2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SY58 MHN
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 51,974 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY58 MHN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2022
- 51,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY58 MHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (SY58 MHN) between September 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
SY58 MHN Mileage History
- 23/09/201114,087 mi
- 12/10/201220,517 mi+6,430 mi
- 02/12/201331,999 mi+11,482 mi
- 02/12/201331,999 mi
- 24/11/201441,359 mi+9,360 mi
- 10/12/201543,544 mi+2,185 mi
- 10/12/201545,550 mi+2,006 mi
- 30/11/201645,021 mi-529 mi
- 06/12/201745,801 mi+780 mi
- 18/12/201846,661 mi+860 mi
- 18/12/201846,661 mi
- 04/12/201948,142 mi+1,481 mi
- 04/12/201948,142 mi
- 21/12/202049,259 mi+1,117 mi
- 10/12/202150,545 mi+1,286 mi
- 13/12/202251,974 mi+1,429 mi
- 13/12/202251,974 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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