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YH58 SWO

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SWO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,316 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,214 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 84,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 74,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,796 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,923 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,748 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,605 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 29,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,681 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 14,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 12,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,510 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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YH58 SWO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH58 SWO, 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 YH58 SWO registered?

YH58 SWO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 SWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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