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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

K8 OAWMOT history

K8 OAW is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

K8 OAW red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,386 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 OAW was last recorded at 87,386 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,386 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,386 miles
  • 2024 – 78,083 miles
  • 2023 – 72,067 miles
  • 2022 – 65,009 miles
  • 2021 – 59,455 miles
  • 2020 – 54,298 miles
  • 2019 – 45,775 miles
  • 2018 – 34,796 miles
  • 2017 – 28,271 miles
  • 2016 – 23,967 miles
  • 2015 – 18,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,386 miles
  • AdvisoryEmergency tyre sealant has Expired (08/2016)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    865631687037
    • AdvisoryEmergency tyre sealant has Expired (08/2016)
  2. Fail87,386 miles (+9,303)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    101317347663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmergency tyre sealant has Expired (08/2016)
  3. Pass78,083 miles (+6,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    737485182494
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass72,067 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    418551067643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,052 miles (+7,043)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    773669892247
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass65,009 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    963425713264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass59,455 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    680702718603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    269309380288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail54,298 miles (+8,523)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    876511004576
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    673635594772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,775 miles (+10,979)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    121349903828
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge (close to cords)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass34,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    261890434030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail34,796 miles (+6,525)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    631825543676
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass28,271 miles (+4,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,271 miles
    Test number
    277811422031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass23,967 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,967 miles
    Test number
    250501309588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    815146240038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perrished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perrished (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail20,903 miles (+2,552)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,903 miles
    Test number
    801390476101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perrished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perrished (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    868330435091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 OAW

Does K8 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 OAW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 OAW?
The MOT on K8 OAW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 OAW done?
K8 OAW was recorded at 87,386 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has K8 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 OAW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 OAW 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 K8 OAW find?
K8 OAW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: emergency tyre sealant has expired (08/2016).

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