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HV58 HVE

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,671 mi
Last recorded142,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 HVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 142,671 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 142,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,761 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear brake readings lower than nearside

Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,409 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm on inner edges (195/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and cracked/perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Recommend tracking

Fail 14 Oct 2022 116,409 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm on inner edges (195/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and cracked/perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Recommend tracking

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,747 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,747 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (22"+16") (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush badly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush badly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,606 miles

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

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

both front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges,n/s...3mm. o/s...2.5mm.scrubbing inner edges,tracking req.195/55/15 85v

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

Fail 22 Oct 2018 72,606 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

both front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges,n/s...3mm. o/s...2.5mm.scrubbing inner edges,tracking req.195/55/15 85v

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearey.22"

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,100 miles

Both rear tyres low inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,100 miles

Both rear tyres low inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,566 miles

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 3.5mm, worn inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 37,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 3.5mm, worn inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,201 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 29,201 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,582 miles

both rear tyres perishing on tread

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge(strong advise)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,951 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

minor cracks both rear tyre tread

n/s h/lamp aim just in spec

o/s/f tyre 3mm

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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HV58 HVE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HV58 HVE, 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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HV58 HVE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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