BV58 RFL

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
SILVER
Engine
1582 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 August 2020
Last recorded mileage
20,252 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 60% pass rate and 20,252 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-08-29, which is a critical red flag for an 18-year-old car.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 20,252 miles over 18 years, averaging 10,905 miles per year, which is consistent with UK driving.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-08-29 (test 4) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring electrical failures (2019-08-29 test 4) — indicates persistent system faults.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2020-08-29 — vehicle is currently unroadworthy.
  • Brake system failures in 2019 and 2018 — pattern of neglect in critical safety component.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its age.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after 2019, suggesting recent repairs.

Mileage history

Sep 2011: 20,252 mi FAILSep 2011: 20,252 mi PASSSep 2012: 29,615 mi PASSSep 2013: 38,324 mi PASSSep 2014: 49,871 mi FAILSep 2014: 49,972 mi PASSSep 2015: 56,943 mi PASSOct 2016: 80,307 mi FAILOct 2016: 80,309 mi PASSSep 2017: 107,090 mi FAILOct 2017: 107,732 mi PASSAug 2018: 113,814 mi FAILAug 2018: 113,815 mi PASSAug 2019: 127,248 mi FAILAug 2019: 127,253 mi PASS127k74k20kSep 2011Aug 2019

MOT test history — 9/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2011 FAIL 20,252 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 20,252 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 29,615 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 38,324 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside driveshaft inner gaiter slightly insecure
USER ENTERED nearside driveshaft inner gaiter slightly insecure
Sep 2014 FAIL 49,871 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2014 PASS 49,972 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2015 PASS 56,943 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 80,307 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside windscreen cracked along lower edge
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2016 PASS 80,309 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside windscreen cracked along lower edge
Sep 2017 FAIL 107,090 mi
FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips and crack in swept area (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Headlamps have a slightly poor beam image, likely caused by deteriorated lamp lenses
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oct 2017 PASS 107,732 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips and crack in swept area (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Central Upper stop lamp not fitted
Aug 2018 FAIL 113,814 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam image very poor, bulb may be incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Aug 2018 PASS 113,815 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Aug 2019 FAIL 127,248 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 127,253 mi None recorded

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