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Kia RIO

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,120 cc

LD16 VFAMOT history

LD16 VFA is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LD16 VFA silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
146,857 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD16 VFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD16 VFA was last recorded at 146,857 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 19,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,217 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
19,640 miles
Average per year
17,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,857 miles
  • 2024 – 127,217 miles
  • 2023 – 105,548 miles
  • 2022 – 86,886 miles
  • 2021 – 67,011 miles
  • 2020 – 54,611 miles
  • 2019 – 43,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,857 miles (+19,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,857 miles
    Test number
    607581266551
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass127,217 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    473058470561
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack p-lay
  3. Fail127,217 miles (+21,669)3 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    513506937348
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack p-lay
  4. Pass105,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    748905833436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,548 miles (+18,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    822290883659
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass86,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    280061421394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,884 miles (+19,873)2 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    358354073756
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,011 miles (+12,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    460016181739
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,611 miles (+11,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    228618085334
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded
  10. Pass43,071 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    593535829012
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
  11. Fail43,069 miles2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    527651646916
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LD16 VFA

Does LD16 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD16 VFA expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD16 VFA?
The MOT on LD16 VFA expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD16 VFA done?
LD16 VFA was recorded at 146,857 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 17,270 miles a year.
Has LD16 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD16 VFA has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD16 VFA 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 LD16 VFA find?
LD16 VFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside.

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