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Kia RIO

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,248 cc

L13 OTAMOT history

L13 OTA is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 12 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L13 OTA white Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,178 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
12 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 OTA was last recorded at 92,178 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,176 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,178 miles
  • 2025 – 76,959 miles
  • 2024 – 64,158 miles
  • 2023 – 55,751 miles
  • 2022 – 43,611 miles
  • 2021 – 41,929 miles
  • 2020 – 40,503 miles
  • 2019 – 38,524 miles
  • 2018 – 28,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,178 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,178 miles
    Test number
    282730503903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail92,176 miles (+15,217)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    917696682974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass76,959 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    249780293420
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail76,957 miles (+12,799)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    102140492504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,158 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    100862136669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,751 miles (+12,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    298912318029
    • 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))

  7. Pass43,611 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    833829957244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,320 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,320 miles
    Test number
    659775360266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,929 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    736189648990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,503 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    690309912250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,524 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    662196671369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,667 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    948516111248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,605 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    739598995721
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 OTA

Does L13 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 OTA is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 OTA?
The MOT on L13 OTA is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 OTA done?
L13 OTA was recorded at 92,178 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,689 miles a year.
Has L13 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 OTA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 OTA 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 L13 OTA find?
L13 OTA passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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