2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SM08 LFR
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 85,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/11/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1399cc
SM08 LFR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2018
- 85,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM08 LFR Mileage History
- 22/06/201130,061 mi
- 27/10/201250,408 mi+20,347 mi
- 15/07/201359,300 mi+8,892 mi
- 30/06/201464,540 mi+5,240 mi
- 01/07/201464,540 mi
- 15/07/201571,273 mi+6,733 mi
- 15/07/201571,273 mi
- 20/06/201674,146 mi+2,873 mi
- 06/07/201779,711 mi+5,565 mi
- 06/07/201779,711 mi
- 09/07/201885,276 mi+5,565 mi
- 11/07/201885,285 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,830 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 LFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (SM08 LFR) between June 2011 and July 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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