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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,120 cc

C8 TXEMOT history

C8 TXE is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

C8 TXE black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
113,231 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TXE was last recorded at 113,231 miles on 7 May 2026, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,757 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
10,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,231 miles
  • 2025 – 95,674 miles
  • 2024 – 81,260 miles
  • 2023 – 72,120 miles
  • 2022 – 72,091 miles
  • 2021 – 70,018 miles
  • 2020 – 67,068 miles
  • 2019 – 47,697 miles
  • 2018 – 30,607 miles
  • 2017 – 13,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,231 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,231 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    622243176104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop
  2. Fail112,757 miles (+17,083)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,757 miles
    Test number
    921676023060
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working door mirror di inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,674 miles (+14,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    562020394890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop
  4. Pass81,260 miles (+9,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    685266862999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted
  5. Pass72,120 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    446240901330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    830159721860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail72,091 miles (+2,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    453123309763
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass70,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    858908615787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,018 miles (+2,950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    516654329351
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,068 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    653582330827
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail67,065 miles (+526)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    226240526951
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail66,539 miles (+18,842)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    721909799353
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass47,697 miles (+17,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,697 miles
    Test number
    781716779173
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass30,607 miles (+16,695)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    280575097706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    550336301918
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about C8 TXE

Does C8 TXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TXE is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TXE?
The MOT on C8 TXE is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TXE done?
C8 TXE was recorded at 113,231 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,927 miles a year.
Has C8 TXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TXE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 TXE 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 C8 TXE find?
C8 TXE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front daytime running lamp inop.

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