2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FP08 BRF
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 100,389 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 BRF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 100,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 BRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (FP08 BRF) between March 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 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 (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
FP08 BRF Mileage History
- 05/03/201116,950 mi
- 03/03/201223,040 mi+6,090 mi
- 02/03/201329,007 mi+5,967 mi
- 15/03/201434,605 mi+5,598 mi
- 15/03/201434,605 mi
- 03/03/201540,726 mi+6,121 mi
- 04/03/201647,128 mi+6,402 mi
- 04/03/201647,128 mi
- 02/03/201753,528 mi+6,400 mi
- 02/03/201753,528 mi
- 23/03/201860,921 mi+7,393 mi
- 28/03/201967,232 mi+6,311 mi
- 18/03/202073,536 mi+6,304 mi
- 18/03/202073,536 mi
- 22/03/202177,903 mi+4,367 mi
- 11/03/202283,323 mi+5,420 mi
- 13/03/202388,649 mi+5,326 mi
- 07/03/202494,211 mi+5,562 mi
- 07/03/2025100,389 mi+6,178 mi
- 07/03/2025100,389 mi
Average of roughly 5,957 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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