Official DVLA Record

2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SM08 LFR

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/07/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 07/11/2018
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SM08 LFR Mileage History

  1. 22/06/201130,061 mi
  2. 27/10/201250,408 mi+20,347 mi
  3. 15/07/201359,300 mi+8,892 mi
  4. 30/06/201464,540 mi+5,240 mi
  5. 01/07/201464,540 mi
  6. 15/07/201571,273 mi+6,733 mi
  7. 15/07/201571,273 mi
  8. 20/06/201674,146 mi+2,873 mi
  9. 06/07/201779,711 mi+5,565 mi
  10. 06/07/201779,711 mi
  11. 09/07/201885,276 mi+5,565 mi
  12. 11/07/201885,285 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 7,830 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

SM08 LFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 03:22
MOT Analysis

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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