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HJ58 PGO

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 PGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 20 Jan 2026 60,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 22 Jan 2025 58,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack knuckles (2.1.3 (b) (i))

dampness around steering rack pipes

heavy kerb damage to tyres inner/outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 52,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished across inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from auxiliary drive belt tensioner area

Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 42,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,801 miles

advise unable to fully inspect o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,674 miles

Both front Tyres badly worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,324 miles

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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HJ58 PGO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ58 PGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ58 PGO registered?

HJ58 PGO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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