2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · AP08 DVT
2008 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 32,716 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1493cc
AP08 DVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 32,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AP08 DVT Mileage History
- 14/06/202432,433 mi
- 19/06/202432,433 mi
- 09/06/202532,615 mi+182 mi
- 09/06/202532,616 mi+1 mi
- 02/01/202632,716 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP08 DVT 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 (AP08 DVT) between June 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))”; “Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Valve stem seriously damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (j))”.
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