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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

J66 GDJMOT history

J66 GDJ is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

J66 GDJ silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2026
Mileage
78,975 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GDJ was last recorded at 78,975 miles on 7 May 2025, 6,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,609 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,366 miles
Average per year
4,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,975 miles
  • 2024 – 72,609 miles
  • 2023 – 65,641 miles
  • 2022 – 56,203 miles
  • 2021 – 47,415 miles
  • 2020 – 42,400 miles
  • 2019 – 37,774 miles
  • 2018 – 30,902 miles
  • 2017 – 29,351 miles
  • 2016 – 28,921 miles
  • 2015 – 28,228 miles
  • 2014 – 27,134 miles
  • 2013 – 25,081 miles
  • 2012 – 22,949 miles
  • 2011 – 15,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,975 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,975 miles (+6,366)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    160823537267
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    370399822201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,609 miles (+318)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    538241131220
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,291 miles (+6,650)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    607845567116
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,641 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    130200524753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail65,540 miles (+9,337)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    924890457482
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,203 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    154990355438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,415 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    672579185738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,400 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    697381125130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,397 miles (+4,623)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    675962127050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass37,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    737329100523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail37,774 miles (+6,872)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    479059933700
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass30,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    823083864787
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail30,902 miles (+1,551)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    639138337173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass29,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    488990924146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail29,351 miles (+430)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    698524383266
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass28,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    473370802996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,921 miles (+693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    825922516695
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass28,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,228 miles
    Test number
    227913125004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,228 miles (+1,094)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,228 miles
    Test number
    659863925023
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass27,134 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,134 miles
    Test number
    127231024444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,081 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,081 miles
    Test number
    976312843078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    167373312223
    • NoteRear 195/55/15 tyres slightly out of shape

  24. Fail22,949 miles (+7,140)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    349372212212
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear 195/55/15 tyres slightly out of shape

  25. Pass15,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,809 miles
    Test number
    907368901250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 GDJ

Does J66 GDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 GDJ expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 GDJ?
The MOT on J66 GDJ expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 GDJ done?
J66 GDJ was recorded at 78,975 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,584 miles a year.
Has J66 GDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GDJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on J66 GDJ 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 J66 GDJ find?
J66 GDJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing edges, and 5 more.

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