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GK58 YSJ

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 YSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,879 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,611 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,141 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,797 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 3,245 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 3,245 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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GK58 YSJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK58 YSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK58 YSJ registered?

GK58 YSJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is GK58 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 YSJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK58 YSJ have outstanding finance?

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