2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · L77 DAJ
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 81,527 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L77 DAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 81,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L77 DAJ 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 (L77 DAJ) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
L77 DAJ Mileage History
- 22/08/202378,888 mi
- 01/09/202378,937 mi+49 mi
- 14/08/202479,575 mi+638 mi
- 25/02/202579,645 mi+70 mi
- 18/02/202681,527 mi+1,882 mi
Average of roughly 1,058 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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