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Kia RIO

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,120 cc

5 JHBMOT history

5 JHB is a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

5 JHB blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,178 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 JHB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 JHB was last recorded at 114,178 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,418 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,760 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,178 miles
  • 2024 – 111,418 miles
  • 2023 – 105,856 miles
  • 2022 – 101,237 miles
  • 2021 – 94,540 miles
  • 2020 – 88,968 miles
  • 2019 – 83,087 miles
  • 2018 – 76,427 miles
  • 2017 – 67,171 miles
  • 2016 – 57,612 miles
  • 2015 – 44,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 @3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,178 miles (+2,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    853755660311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass111,418 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,418 miles
    Test number
    773895078198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,856 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    946838240965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,850 miles (+4,613)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    163861595046
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    518358897088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,237 miles (+6,697)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    830796980066
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,540 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    584181708420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,968 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,968 miles
    Test number
    300760157755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,087 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    597196860159
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail83,087 miles (+6,660)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    617809745269
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass76,427 miles (+9,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    120041483267
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass67,171 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    263126576644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass57,612 miles (+13,154)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    964164746144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    933898750790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to limit

Questions about 5 JHB

What vehicle is registration 5 JHB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 JHB on a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Oct 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 5 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 JHB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5 JHB?
The MOT on 5 JHB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 JHB done?
5 JHB was recorded at 114,178 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has 5 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 JHB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 5 JHB 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 5 JHB find?
5 JHB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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