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HY58 RKV

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,071 mi
Last recorded154,071 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 RKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 154,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,429 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 146,411 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

emissions are very smokey

oil around drive belts and pulleys

oil around power steering pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2016 136,728 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component At pump and rack pipes. (2.3.3b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component At pump and rack pipes. (2.3.3b)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,932 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2015 125,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

185/65r14

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs and pads worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,739 miles

185/65r14

Oil leak

timing chain noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

185/65r14

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

timing chain noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

185/65 x 14

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,920 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,920 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre wearing

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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HY58 RKV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 HY58 RKV, 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 HY58 RKV registered?

HY58 RKV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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