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Kia RIO

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

443 MTAMOT history

443 MTA is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 55,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

443 MTA black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,157 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
443 MTA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

443 MTA was last recorded at 55,157 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,680 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,477 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,157 miles
  • 2025 – 50,680 miles
  • 2024 – 45,751 miles
  • 2023 – 39,831 miles
  • 2022 – 36,264 miles
  • 2021 – 31,839 miles
  • 2020 – 26,860 miles
  • 2019 – 23,121 miles
  • 2018 – 18,382 miles
  • 2017 – 16,068 miles
  • 2016 – 13,325 miles
  • 2015 – 11,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,157 miles (+4,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    944438738392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,680 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,680 miles
    Test number
    942890971494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail50,552 miles (+4,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    930007256202
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass45,751 miles (+5,920)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    609112846399
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,831 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    849126473060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,264 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,264 miles
    Test number
    504435417773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,839 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    686109056401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,860 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,860 miles
    Test number
    472954159820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,121 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    146130688009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,382 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,382 miles
    Test number
    629952205275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,068 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,068 miles
    Test number
    577802006632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,325 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,325 miles
    Test number
    748253754773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,303 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,303 miles
    Test number
    179194637405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,239 miles
    Test number
    403617738540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 443 MTA

What vehicle is registration 443 MTA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 443 MTA on a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 15 Sept 2012. 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 443 MTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 443 MTA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 443 MTA?
The MOT on 443 MTA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 443 MTA done?
443 MTA was recorded at 55,157 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has 443 MTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 443 MTA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 443 MTA 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 443 MTA find?
443 MTA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth.

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