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SL08 VCU

2008 Kia Rio · Diesel · 1493cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1493cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Kia Rio Diesel 1493cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 84,607 miles on the clock, averaging 5,848 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 VCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,848

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,051
Average per year5,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 VCU 28k42k57k71k85k '11'20'17

Check SL08 VCU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage76,556 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage72,589 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage64,463 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage57,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage51,607 miles
PASS
Mileage52,426 miles
Since last MOT+12,030 miles
PASS
Mileage40,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage34,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,414 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1493cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 VCU

What car is SL08 VCU?

SL08 VCU is an black Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 VCU was 84,607 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 VCU passed its MOT?

SL08 VCU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is SL08 VCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 VCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL08 VCU?

SL08 VCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.