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SM08 LFG

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 110,626 miles on the clock, averaging 8,138 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 LFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,138

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,626 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 LFG 15k39k63k87k111k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,626 miles
Since last MOT+20,355 miles
PASS
Mileage90,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,930 miles
PASS
Mileage77,341 miles
Since last MOT+16,466 miles
PASS
Mileage60,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage48,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage38,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage33,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage25,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage22,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage14,705 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1493cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 LFG

What car is SM08 LFG?

SM08 LFG is an black Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 LFG?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 LFG was 110,626 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 LFG passed its MOT?

SM08 LFG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2023.

Is SM08 LFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 LFG 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 SM08 LFG?

SM08 LFG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.