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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

294 TYBMOT history

294 TYB is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

294 TYB silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
38,729 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
294 TYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

294 TYB was last recorded at 38,729 miles on 7 May 2026, 7,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,443 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,286 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,729 miles
  • 2025 – 31,443 miles
  • 2024 – 24,846 miles
  • 2023 – 24,632 miles
  • 2022 – 24,453 miles
  • 2021 – 24,288 miles
  • 2020 – 24,134 miles
  • 2019 – 23,873 miles
  • 2018 – 23,128 miles
  • 2017 – 23,106 miles
  • 2016 – 21,367 miles
  • 2015 – 20,314 miles
  • 2014 – 17,907 miles
  • 2013 – 15,306 miles
  • 2012 – 12,905 miles
  • 2011 – 9,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,729 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,729 miles (+7,286)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    831609744307
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,443 miles (+6,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    796602700562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass24,846 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,846 miles
    Test number
    506033356070
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides hub and shock corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass24,632 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,632 miles
    Test number
    434817458002
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fog lamp cracked but , no effect on it function
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryUnder carriage surface corrosion.

  5. Pass24,453 miles (+165)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    759423981934
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under side of body all suspension components/floors/inner sills/exhaust

  6. Pass24,288 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    182967975266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    892559387916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,134 miles (+261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    782315204420
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  9. Pass23,873 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,873 miles
    Test number
    520666874992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail23,871 miles (+743)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    798519864728
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass23,128 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    191352956904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,106 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    931501396641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,020 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    152561007041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,367 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,367 miles
    Test number
    473872422276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,314 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    988570015122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    306309394096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,907 miles (+2,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    567519094011
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail15,306 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,306 miles
    Test number
    489110103179
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass15,306 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,306 miles
    Test number
    586860403110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,905 miles
    Test number
    245394402469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,905 miles (+3,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,905 miles
    Test number
    235184102125
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass9,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,842 miles
    Test number
    967060871033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 294 TYB

What vehicle is registration 294 TYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 294 TYB on a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 12 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 294 TYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 294 TYB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 294 TYB?
The MOT on 294 TYB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 294 TYB done?
294 TYB was recorded at 38,729 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has 294 TYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 294 TYB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on 294 TYB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 294 TYB find?
294 TYB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating.

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