Kia logo

Kia RIO

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

553 JGMOT history

553 JG is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

553 JG black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,900 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,232 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 553 JG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
553 JG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

553 JG was last recorded at 157,900 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,330 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,570 miles
Average per year
8,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,900 miles
  • 2025 – 150,330 miles
  • 2024 – 143,965 miles
  • 2023 – 137,526 miles
  • 2022 – 132,163 miles
  • 2020 – 125,799 miles
  • 2019 – 119,100 miles
  • 2018 – 108,735 miles
  • 2017 – 95,399 miles
  • 2016 – 85,033 miles
  • 2015 – 74,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,900 miles
    Test number
    570779444524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,899 miles (+7,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,899 miles
    Test number
    415260156071
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,330 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,330 miles
    Test number
    426068110657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    890256630320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,965 miles (+6,439)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    683484171260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    827545282322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,526 miles (+5,363)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    707857095233
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,163 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    765277423681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,799 miles (+6,699)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,799 miles
    Test number
    647393465450
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,100 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    303411897589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,735 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,735 miles
    Test number
    235742194676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,488 miles (+13,089)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    854227737137
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended all rears unable to test (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass95,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,399 miles
    Test number
    923237113850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail95,399 miles (+10,366)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,399 miles
    Test number
    168759425504
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has two nails in tread

  15. Pass85,033 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    601244693368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    302847309280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    244594271323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 553 JG

What vehicle is registration 553 JG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 553 JG on a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 29 Nov 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 553 JG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 553 JG is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 553 JG?
The MOT on 553 JG is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 553 JG done?
553 JG was recorded at 157,900 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
Has 553 JG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 553 JG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 553 JG 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 553 JG find?
553 JG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all 553 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.