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YT58 FSE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 FSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 168,117 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 149,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 149,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,180 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,204 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 128,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 124,128 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf brake pad wearing thin

small leak power steering fluid

Fail 20 Aug 2018 124,128 miles

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf brake pad wearing thin

small leak power steering fluid

Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,372 miles

nsf balljoint has slight play

osf tyre low on pressure

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin but unable to see clearly with wheels fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 118,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf balljoint has slight play

osf tyre low on pressure

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin but unable to see clearly with wheels fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf wheel bearing is starting to make a rough noise when driving

osf tyre low on pressure

Fail 19 Aug 2015 104,120 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 88,679 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,851 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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YT58 FSE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT58 FSE, 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 YT58 FSE registered?

YT58 FSE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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