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YP58 GUG

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,900 mi
Last recorded79,900 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 GUG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 79,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 76,041 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 72,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 69,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,876 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,454 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,242 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,981 miles

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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YP58 GUG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YP58 GUG, 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 YP58 GUG registered?

YP58 GUG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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