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HJ58 WWR

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,162 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake discs and pads are in very poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2024 96,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front brake discs and pads are in very poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,970 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,754 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,754 miles

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

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

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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,452 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,452 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,885 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,967 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,859 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,755 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,884 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 WWR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

HJ58 WWR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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