2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · HD57 CFG
2008 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 168,769 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD57 CFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 168,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD57 CFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (HD57 CFG) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HD57 CFG Mileage History
- 10/02/2022158,535 mi
- 22/03/2022158,541 mi+6 mi
- 25/03/2022158,541 mi
- 12/04/2023168,765 mi+10,224 mi
- 18/05/2023168,769 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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