Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 165,277 miles on the clock, averaging 9,371 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM08 SBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 9,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM08 SBZ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1493cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SM08 SBZ
What car is SM08 SBZ?
SM08 SBZ is an black Kia Rio, diesel (1493cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 SBZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 SBZ was 165,277 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 SBZ passed its MOT?
SM08 SBZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is SM08 SBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 SBZ 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 SBZ?
SM08 SBZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.