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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

L31 CAJMOT history

L31 CAJ is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 5 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L31 CAJ black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,765 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 CAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 CAJ was last recorded at 43,765 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,762 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,765 miles
  • 2025 – 37,225 miles
  • 2024 – 30,962 miles
  • 2023 – 25,015 miles
  • 2022 – 20,438 miles
  • 2021 – 17,914 miles
  • 2020 – 14,327 miles
  • 2019 – 11,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,765 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    808035434935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail43,762 miles (+6,537)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    669008952726
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass37,225 miles (+6,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    985497862761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass30,962 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    526881083300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    634735369291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail25,015 miles (+4,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    736770109457
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass20,438 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    515159602743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,914 miles (+3,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,914 miles
    Test number
    852403106218
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass14,327 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    864862573706
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass11,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    11,117 miles
    Test number
    935747468317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 CAJ

Does L31 CAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 CAJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 CAJ?
The MOT on L31 CAJ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 CAJ done?
L31 CAJ was recorded at 43,765 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
Has L31 CAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 CAJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 CAJ 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 L31 CAJ find?
L31 CAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm.

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