
Kia RIO
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,120 cc
L4 VHPMOT history
L4 VHP is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 89,151 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- RIO
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,120 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VHP was last recorded at 89,151 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,352 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,799 miles
- Average per year
- 5,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,151 miles
- 2025 – 83,352 miles
- 2024 – 76,529 miles
- 2023 – 73,031 miles
- 2022 – 67,267 miles
- 2021 – 61,115 miles
- 2020 – 56,065 miles
- 2019 – 45,783 miles
- 2018 – 40,678 miles
- 2017 – 35,340 miles
- 2016 – 30,441 miles
- 2015 – 24,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,151 miles (+5,799)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 89,151 miles
- Test number
- 435862901093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,352 miles (+6,823)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,352 miles
- Test number
- 123176398084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,529 miles (+3,498)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 76,529 miles
- Test number
- 487958877511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,031 miles (+196)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,031 miles
- Test number
- 148760934279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail72,835 miles (+5,568)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,835 miles
- Test number
- 534807178344
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass67,267 miles (+15)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,267 miles
- Test number
- 604458369818
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail67,252 miles (+6,137)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,252 miles
- Test number
- 128616707167
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads wearing low
Pass61,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 61,115 miles
- Test number
- 751084019229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,115 miles (+5,050)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,115 miles
- Test number
- 340538095962
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,065 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 56,065 miles
- Test number
- 854359386005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,065 miles (+10,282)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,065 miles
- Test number
- 602723340135
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,783 miles (+5,105)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,783 miles
- Test number
- 507467573516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,678 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 40,678 miles
- Test number
- 119282146600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,340 miles (+4,899)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,340 miles
- Test number
- 342582693400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,441 miles (+5,557)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 30,441 miles
- Test number
- 986249644152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,884 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,884 miles
- Test number
- 449801305170
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass24,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,884 miles
- Test number
- 716691205162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 VHP
- Does L4 VHP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VHP is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VHP?
- The MOT on L4 VHP is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 VHP done?
- L4 VHP was recorded at 89,151 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
- Has L4 VHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VHP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 VHP 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 L4 VHP find?
- L4 VHP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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