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HV58 ZKJ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,490 mi
Last recorded76,490 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 ZKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 62,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 58,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,176 miles

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,358 miles

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,057 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 ZKJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

HV58 ZKJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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