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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,396 cc

LR14 VTUMOT history

LR14 VTU is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 45,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LR14 VTU silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,401 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR14 VTU was last recorded at 45,401 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,602 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,799 miles
Average per year
4,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,401 miles
  • 2025 – 39,602 miles
  • 2024 – 33,788 miles
  • 2023 – 27,616 miles
  • 2022 – 23,354 miles
  • 2021 – 21,007 miles
  • 2020 – 15,991 miles
  • 2019 – 11,192 miles
  • 2018 – 9,335 miles
  • 2017 – 7,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,401 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear boot area full

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear seat area full

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,401 miles (+5,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    312041898758
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  2. Pass39,602 miles (+5,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    156947829296
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  3. Pass33,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    297800182632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear boot area full
    • AdvisoryRear seat area full

  4. Fail33,788 miles (+6,172)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,788 miles
    Test number
    229035033216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad linings worn unevenly, below legal limits! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs deeply lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs deeply lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear boot area full
    • AdvisoryRear seat area full

  5. Pass27,616 miles (+4,262)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,616 miles
    Test number
    771849453684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked/ broken on the edge (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs wearing, slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass23,354 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,354 miles
    Test number
    917198228214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,007 miles (+5,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,007 miles
    Test number
    943033873509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass15,991 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,991 miles
    Test number
    679655893156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass11,192 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    11,192 miles
    Test number
    433127232928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,335 miles
    Test number
    693050080597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,332 miles (+2,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,332 miles
    Test number
    568157206774
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass7,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    7,222 miles
    Test number
    817300569799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR14 VTU

Does LR14 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 VTU is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR14 VTU?
The MOT on LR14 VTU is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR14 VTU done?
LR14 VTU was recorded at 45,401 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
Has LR14 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 VTU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR14 VTU 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 LR14 VTU find?
LR14 VTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in steering rack.

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