BN08 WWR

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
GREY
Engine
1991 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 February 2025
Last recorded mileage
26,319 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 26,319 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently invalid, making it unroadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly: 57,532 miles over 16 years (3,566 miles/year), which is well below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year and raises odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • MOT currently NOT VALID (expires 2025-02-13) — vehicle is unroadworthy and cannot be legally driven.
  • DANGEROUS subframe corrosion (Dec 2018) — a major structural safety concern.
  • MILEAGE ANOMALY: 57,532 miles over 16 years (3,566 miles/year) — well below UK average, raises fraud concerns.
  • Recurring brake system failures (Dec 2018, Jan 2021) — indicates chronic neglect or poor design.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
  • Consistent low annual mileage: 3,566 miles/year — suggests light use and potential for longevity.
  • No recent MOT failures: Last failure was Jan 2024, indicating the owner is addressing issues.
  • No recent dangerous defects: Last dangerous defect was Jan 2024, indicating the owner is addressing issues.

Mileage history

Jan 2012: 26,319 mi PASSJan 2013: 30,107 mi PASSJan 2013: 30,107 mi FAILJan 2014: 34,346 mi FAILJan 2014: 34,357 mi PASSJan 2015: 36,485 mi FAILJan 2015: 36,496 mi PASSDec 2015: 37,492 mi PASSJan 2017: 39,251 mi FAILJan 2017: 39,251 mi PASSDec 2017: 41,592 mi PASSDec 2018: 43,433 mi PASSJan 2020: 46,436 mi PASSJan 2021: 48,659 mi FAILJan 2021: 48,681 mi PASSJan 2022: 50,936 mi PASSJan 2023: 54,088 mi PASSJan 2024: 57,528 mi FAILFeb 2024: 57,532 mi PASS58k42k26kJan 2012Feb 2024

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2012 PASS 26,319 mi
USER ENTERED offside wiper blade torn
Jan 2013 PASS 30,107 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2013 FAIL 30,107 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2014 FAIL 34,346 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Jan 2014 PASS 34,357 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jan 2015 FAIL 36,485 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED front exhaust bracket broken
Jan 2015 PASS 36,496 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2015 PASS 37,492 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Jan 2017 FAIL 39,251 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 39,251 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 41,592 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY front tyres worn on inner edges
ADVISORY offside front brake sticking on slightly
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY rear brakes sticking on slightly
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2018 PASS 43,433 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2020 PASS 46,436 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 48,659 mi
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front tyres worn on outer edges
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 48,681 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front tyres worn on outer edges
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 50,936 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 54,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2024 FAIL 57,528 mi
DANGEROUS Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear suspension corroded
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2024 PASS 57,532 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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