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YG58 BJK

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,640 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,964 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced NS+OS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dull

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NS+OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,722 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 117,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 113,415 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Low on coolant

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 108,907 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,167 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 96,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,990 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,990 miles

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

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre worn below legal limit on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,757 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,339 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,318 miles

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

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

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

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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YG58 BJK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YG58 BJK, 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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YG58 BJK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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