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YH58 SWU

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,814 mi
Last recorded163,814 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 163,814 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,911 miles

under side chassis and components surface corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2023 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under side chassis and components surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 139,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 139,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 121,593 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 121,593 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,602 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,650 miles

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

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

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

corrsion under car

Fail 29 Nov 2018 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrsion under car

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,772 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 63,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broke

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,284 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH58 SWU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH58 SWU, 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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YH58 SWU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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