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HW58 EVF

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,665 mi
Last recorded137,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 EVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,665 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 137,665 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,627 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 130,627 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,111 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

WET test

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,809 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

Wet test

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,809 miles

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

Wet test

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,920 miles

exhaust joints are corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,924 miles

both front tyres inner edges low tread (possible tracking fault)

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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HW58 EVF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW58 EVF, 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 HW58 EVF registered?

HW58 EVF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is HW58 EVF safe to buy?

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