2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · FX08 XBS
2008 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,364 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FX08 XBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 122,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FX08 XBS Mileage History
- 29/07/2022113,685 mi
- 28/07/2023117,487 mi+3,802 mi
- 01/08/2023117,501 mi+14 mi
- 31/07/2024122,279 mi+4,778 mi
- 22/10/2024122,364 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 3,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FX08 XBS 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 (FX08 XBS) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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