2008 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · LM08 ARO
2008 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 73,840 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,840 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
LM08 ARO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 73,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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LM08 ARO Mileage History
- 19/01/202469,713 mi
- 19/01/202469,713 mi
- 03/02/202572,420 mi+2,707 mi
- 04/02/202572,422 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/202673,840 mi+1,418 mi
Average of roughly 2,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM08 ARO 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 (LM08 ARO) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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