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Kia RIO

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

C6 MDKMOT history

C6 MDK is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 20 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 35,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

C6 MDK white Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
35,953 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 MDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 MDK was last recorded at 35,953 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 6,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,586 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,367 miles
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,953 miles
  • 2025 – 29,586 miles
  • 2024 – 29,475 miles
  • 2023 – 29,133 miles
  • 2022 – 27,067 miles
  • 2021 – 20,428 miles
  • 2020 – 16,154 miles
  • 2019 – 15,036 miles
  • 2018 – 13,538 miles
  • 2017 – 11,969 miles
  • 2016 – 9,576 miles
  • 2015 – 7,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    35,953 miles
    Test number
    459206971056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail35,951 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    177531061867
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass29,586 miles (+111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    955887377553
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass29,475 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    406360394025
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass29,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    616385304851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,132 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    917302180564
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass27,067 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,067 miles
    Test number
    184972008825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass20,428 miles (+4,274)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    20,428 miles
    Test number
    784994886072
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass16,154 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    277476340884
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass15,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,036 miles
    Test number
    385828646127
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter corroded
  11. Fail15,036 miles (+1,498)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,036 miles
    Test number
    279852887257
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter corroded
  12. Pass13,538 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,538 miles
    Test number
    374205573736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,969 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    236327169205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,576 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    9,576 miles
    Test number
    946825359117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    7,082 miles
    Test number
    879742925281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 MDK

Does C6 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 MDK is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 MDK?
The MOT on C6 MDK 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 C6 MDK done?
C6 MDK was recorded at 35,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has C6 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 MDK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 MDK 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 C6 MDK find?
C6 MDK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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