2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · GF08 LTO
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 50,555 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF08 LTO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 50,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF08 LTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (GF08 LTO) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GF08 LTO Mileage History
- 20/06/20119,372 mi
- 20/06/201211,635 mi+2,263 mi
- 18/06/201313,708 mi+2,073 mi
- 25/06/201418,807 mi+5,099 mi
- 16/06/201517,712 mi-1,095 mi
- 15/06/201620,189 mi+2,477 mi
- 19/06/201722,439 mi+2,250 mi
- 15/06/201824,654 mi+2,215 mi
- 14/06/201926,581 mi+1,927 mi
- 14/06/201926,592 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/202028,578 mi+1,986 mi
- 23/07/202130,267 mi+1,689 mi
- 27/07/202130,269 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/202232,688 mi+2,419 mi
- 01/08/202232,694 mi+6 mi
- 07/06/202334,233 mi+1,539 mi
- 08/06/202334,235 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/202439,751 mi+5,516 mi
- 14/05/202439,755 mi+4 mi
- 16/05/202546,480 mi+6,725 mi
- 19/05/202546,481 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/202650,553 mi+4,072 mi
- 21/05/202650,555 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,760 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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