2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · AM08 XRY
2008 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 136,515 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM08 XRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 136,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 XRY 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 (AM08 XRY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
AM08 XRY Mileage History
- 24/04/2024127,024 mi
- 09/04/2025131,363 mi+4,339 mi
- 10/04/2025131,363 mi
- 27/04/2026136,515 mi+5,152 mi
- 27/04/2026136,515 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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