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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,396 cc

L5 GKBMOT history

L5 GKB is a grey petrol Kia RIO first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L5 GKB grey Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,325 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GKB was last recorded at 124,325 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 12,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,482 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,843 miles
Average per year
12,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,325 miles
  • 2025 – 111,482 miles
  • 2024 – 100,455 miles
  • 2023 – 89,782 miles
  • 2022 – 78,158 miles
  • 2021 – 65,597 miles
  • 2020 – 52,561 miles
  • 2019 – 37,067 miles
  • 2018 – 23,513 miles
  • 2017 – 13,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Inner 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,325 miles (+12,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    370540753356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass111,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    897057947561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,482 miles (+11,027)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    993500194084
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass100,455 miles (+10,673)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,455 miles
    Test number
    125083726424
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped off but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass89,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    992514985013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail89,782 miles (+11,624)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    999744205162
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,158 miles (+12,561)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    458148934503
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass65,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    128295760150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail65,597 miles (+13,036)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,597 miles
    Test number
    559251967467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,561 miles (+15,494)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    530059998356
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass37,067 miles (+13,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,067 miles
    Test number
    201855442670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass23,513 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,513 miles
    Test number
    573672108236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,329 miles
    Test number
    226337586866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GKB

Does L5 GKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GKB is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GKB?
The MOT on L5 GKB is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GKB done?
L5 GKB was recorded at 124,325 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 12,012 miles a year.
Has L5 GKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GKB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 GKB 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 L5 GKB find?
L5 GKB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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