AV08 MYC

2008 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1991 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 October 2021
Last recorded mileage
18,607 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Kia has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 18,607 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past failures warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,395 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • Oct 2018: Tyre advisory escalated to dangerous failure by Oct 2019.
  • Oct 2019: Front brake pads dangerously worn, a recurring issue.
  • Oct 2019: Rear brake pads dangerously worn, a recurring issue.
  • Oct 2020: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, an ongoing concern.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,395 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • MOT valid until Oct 2021, showing a recent pass despite advisories.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 18,607 mi PASSMay 2012: 32,147 mi PASSMay 2013: 46,562 mi PASSMay 2013: 46,562 mi FAILJul 2013: 48,571 mi PASSOct 2014: 55,321 mi PASSSep 2015: 62,369 mi FAILSep 2015: 62,369 mi PASSOct 2016: 69,051 mi FAILOct 2016: 69,052 mi PASSOct 2017: 73,203 mi PASSOct 2018: 79,173 mi PASSOct 2019: 89,470 mi FAILOct 2019: 89,470 mi PASSOct 2020: 94,637 mi PASS95k57k19kApr 2011Oct 2020

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 18,607 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
May 2012 PASS 32,147 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 46,562 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 46,562 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jul 2013 PASS 48,571 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 55,321 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2015 FAIL 62,369 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY both n/s tyres were under inflated
ADVISORY o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has cuts in tread area
ADVISORY engine covers/undertrays fitted
ADVISORY both n/s tyres look like they have been ran flat
Sep 2015 PASS 62,369 mi
ADVISORY both n/s tyres were under inflated
ADVISORY o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has cuts in tread area
ADVISORY engine covers/undertrays fitted
ADVISORY both n/s tyres look like they have been ran flat
Oct 2016 FAIL 69,051 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Oct 2016 PASS 69,052 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 73,203 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside washer jet partially blocked
Oct 2018 PASS 79,173 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing heavily on inner edges, perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 FAIL 89,470 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Seat belts not tested due to back rest being laid down.
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Leaking grease
Oct 2019 PASS 89,470 mi
ADVISORY Rear Seat belts not tested due to back rest being laid down.
Oct 2020 PASS 94,637 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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