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Yellow · Petrol · 2015 · 1,248 cc

L16 CDOMOT history

L16 CDO is a yellow petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L16 CDO yellow Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,208 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CDO was last recorded at 49,208 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,171 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,037 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,208 miles
  • 2025 – 46,171 miles
  • 2024 – 45,253 miles
  • 2023 – 41,651 miles
  • 2022 – 38,622 miles
  • 2021 – 35,000 miles
  • 2020 – 32,609 miles
  • 2019 – 29,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,208 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    458034152772
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail49,208 miles (+3,037)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    177315872858
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass46,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    121657469667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,170 miles (+211)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    125030954061
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,959 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    322795976318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    638646899500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,240 miles (+3,589)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,240 miles
    Test number
    660255207795
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass41,651 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    761297224499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,622 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    374481606140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,000 miles (+2,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    685970722653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass32,609 miles (+3,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    545341703293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge appx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge appx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass29,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,035 miles
    Test number
    766447160724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CDO

Does L16 CDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CDO is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 CDO?
The MOT on L16 CDO is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 CDO done?
L16 CDO was recorded at 49,208 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has L16 CDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CDO has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 CDO 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 L16 CDO find?
L16 CDO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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