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HY58 USJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,975 mi
Last recorded161,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 USJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 161,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 161,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 142,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 133,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 124,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,823 miles

All FOUR Tyres Bold On Inner

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 102,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 97,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 85,590 miles

n/s/r tyre inside edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge

stone chips

Fail 25 May 2016 85,590 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush parted (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inside edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge

stone chips

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,691 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cracks in the offside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cracks in the offside rear tyre tread

Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre 3mm inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,201 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,887 miles

both front tyres 3mm

minor cut in tread o/s/f tyre

slight split n/s/f lower arm bush

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 USJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY58 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

HY58 USJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is HY58 USJ safe to buy?

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