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HV58 PBY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,194 mi
Last recorded62,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 PBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,778 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Oct 2024 45,778 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Nov 2023 39,104 miles

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

Offside Headlight loose on mounting (broken bracket)

Fail 13 Nov 2023 39,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight loose on mounting (broken bracket)

Pass 16 Nov 2022 35,021 miles

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

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

Power steering belt loose

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,395 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 32,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Std (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wiper deteriorated std

Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,506 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 25,239 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 22,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 18,596 miles

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,363 miles

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs if possible oil leaks from sump plug & oil filter

Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,448 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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HV58 PBY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV58 PBY, 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 HV58 PBY registered?

HV58 PBY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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