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HJ58 PHZ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 PHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 91,005 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 91,005 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 78,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,851 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,644 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 PHZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PHZ, 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 HJ58 PHZ registered?

HJ58 PHZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is HJ58 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 PHZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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