AY08 XKA

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
BLACK
Engine
1582 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
37,528 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 37,528 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,485 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike to 117,377 miles by March 2019.

Things to check

  • Mar 2024: Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded advisory — indicates ongoing structural wear.
  • Mar 2020: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit — shows consistent tyre wear pattern.
  • Mar 2020: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit — consistent with nearside.
  • Mar 2021: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit — consistent with front.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,485 miles/year, with no suspicious drops.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • All 3 test failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 37,528 mi PASSFeb 2012: 46,591 mi PASSFeb 2013: 57,674 mi PASSMar 2014: 70,133 mi PASSFeb 2015: 81,133 mi FAILFeb 2015: 81,133 mi PASSMar 2016: 88,991 mi PASSMar 2017: 95,890 mi FAILMar 2017: 95,890 mi PASSMar 2018: 104,572 mi PASSMar 2019: 117,377 mi FAILMar 2019: 117,377 mi PASSMar 2020: 130,775 mi FAILMar 2020: 130,775 mi PASSMar 2021: 139,861 mi PASSMar 2022: 152,571 mi PASSMar 2023: 162,638 mi FAILMar 2023: 162,638 mi PASSMar 2024: 170,469 mi PASSMar 2025: 180,603 mi PASS181k109k38kFeb 2011Mar 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 37,528 mi
USER ENTERED offside and nearside rear tyres worn down to 2mm
Feb 2012 PASS 46,591 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2013 PASS 57,674 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 70,133 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2015 FAIL 81,133 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2015 PASS 81,133 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 88,991 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 95,890 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Mar 2017 PASS 95,890 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 104,572 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)
ADVISORY Rear offside and nearside tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)
Mar 2019 FAIL 117,377 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Mar 2019 PASS 117,377 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 130,775 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 130,775 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 139,861 mi
ADVISORY Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing faster on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing faster on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 152,571 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 162,638 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 162,638 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 170,469 mi
ADVISORY Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 180,603 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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