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YK58 YDE

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YDE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,993 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 130,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/mt3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn,o/s/f starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn,o/s/f starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,230 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,975 miles

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2022 111,907 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,635 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,748 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,223 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 37,127 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,230 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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YK58 YDE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK58 YDE, 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 YK58 YDE registered?

YK58 YDE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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