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YH58 UPN

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,190 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 107,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 107,489 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,221 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 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (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 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,936 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded(Surface corrosion at the time of test)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake imbalance 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded(Surface corrosion at the time of test)

Power steering pipe wet(Going to/from steering rack)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 3mm and cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / panels and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension frames and components

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe joint

damp at power steering pipe to rack

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad shim missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,653 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front washer only just hit screen on drivers side

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meet requirements of 16 %

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,351 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 30,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 "fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,085 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside

front lower arm bushes delaminating

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2014 21,085 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside

front lower arm bushes delaminating

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,779 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 UPN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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