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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,399 cc

B15 HRUMOT history

B15 HRU is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

B15 HRU blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,783 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B15 HRU was last recorded at 101,783 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,779 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,783 miles
  • 2025 – 94,418 miles
  • 2024 – 86,644 miles
  • 2023 – 79,400 miles
  • 2021 – 72,887 miles
  • 2020 – 64,339 miles
  • 2019 – 57,394 miles
  • 2018 – 50,350 miles
  • 2017 – 45,449 miles
  • 2016 – 40,624 miles
  • 2015 – 32,382 miles
  • 2014 – 24,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,783 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,783 miles
    Test number
    402314675628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,779 miles (+7,361)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    139874491019
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,418 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,418 miles
    Test number
    518138478988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,218 miles (+7,574)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    859784579284
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,644 miles (+7,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    385803637179
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,400 miles (+6,513)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    877016767221
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,887 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    777610247232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail72,779 miles (+8,440)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    358421004120
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    824139527883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,339 miles (+6,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    917970141807
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    960851379956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,394 miles (+7,044)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    504552829828
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass50,350 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    781264439806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    950476295964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,447 miles (+4,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    700345173455
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass40,624 miles (+8,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    235894513084
    • AdvisoryRear tyre rubbing inside edge off

  17. Pass32,382 miles (+7,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    692630613091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,391 miles
    Test number
    655919944271
    • NoteBoth side rear brakes slightly binding on. not picked up in rollers

Questions about B15 HRU

Does B15 HRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HRU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on B15 HRU?
The MOT on B15 HRU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B15 HRU done?
B15 HRU was recorded at 101,783 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has B15 HRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HRU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on B15 HRU 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 B15 HRU find?
B15 HRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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