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YH58 UPJ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 116,457 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 113,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,621 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,886 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,245 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,534 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 UPJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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