2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · AF58 YTX

The 2008 Kia Rio presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 September 2023 at 160,869 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. Two failed tests appear in the record, yet both dated 20 September 2023 (160,846 miles) and 18 September 2021 (109,834 miles) list no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than genuine roadworthiness concerns. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,900 miles per year. The record shows 109,927 miles at the 30 September 2021 pass, rising to 144,557 miles by 27 September 2022 and 160,869 miles by the September 2023 test. That equates to about 35,000 miles added across two years, a moderate accumulation with no standing periods or sudden gaps suggesting neglect. The clean MOT ledger gives the buyer little to target beyond standard age-related inspection. At 160,869 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will have endured eighteen years of cyclic loading, so physical checks for perished rubber and corrosion are warranted. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity passed without comment, but underside rust on sills and subframes is common on this era of Kia and should be examined on a ramp. The twin zero-defect failures hint the prior owner addressed paperwork promptly rather than deferring upkeep. A pre-purchase inspection should still confirm tyre tread depth, wiper function, and fluid condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture when marginally compliant.