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YR58 MTV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 99,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail sub-frame mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail sub-frame mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,222 miles

Nearside Front chassis smart repairs

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle under the engine (2.3.2)

Nearside Front chassis smart repairs

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall has a pareshed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,725 miles

Front exhaust bracket insecure

wiper marks on screen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,025 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 16,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YR58 MTV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR58 MTV, 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 YR58 MTV registered?

YR58 MTV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is YR58 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 MTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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