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Yellow · Petrol · 2019 · 998 cc

J8 VLCMOT history

J8 VLC is a yellow petrol Kia Stonic first used on 3 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J8 VLC yellow Kia Stonic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Stonic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,981 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Stonic
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
3 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VLC was last recorded at 49,981 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,801 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,180 miles
Average per year
6,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,981 miles
  • 2025 – 42,801 miles
  • 2024 – 33,942 miles
  • 2023 – 26,647 miles
  • 2022 – 21,236 miles
  • 2021 – 18,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNSF and OSF steering arm inner balljoints have slight play at wheels

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,981 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    252717839639
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSF steering arm inner balljoints have slight play at wheels

  2. Pass42,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    214743102244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides of steering rack.

  3. Fail42,801 miles (+8,859)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    744814284541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slightly tight to turn by hand.
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both sides of steering rack.

  4. Pass33,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    33,942 miles
    Test number
    991871436093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,942 miles (+7,295)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,942 miles
    Test number
    991557435868
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass26,647 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    539649383273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail26,641 miles (+5,405)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,641 miles
    Test number
    449501204887
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass21,236 miles (+3,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    21,236 miles
    Test number
    514975759419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass18,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,223 miles
    Test number
    103186506976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VLC

Does J8 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VLC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VLC?
The MOT on J8 VLC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VLC done?
J8 VLC was recorded at 49,981 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,430 miles a year.
Has J8 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VLC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VLC 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 J8 VLC find?
J8 VLC passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nsf and osf steering arm inner balljoints have slight play at wheels.

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