Kia RIO
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc
S12 CHJMOT history
S12 CHJ is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 58,856 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 CHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- RIO
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,399 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 CHJ was last recorded at 58,856 miles on 27 May 2026, 972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,884 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 972 miles
- Average per year
- 2,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,856 miles
- 2025 – 57,884 miles
- 2024 – 57,683 miles
- 2023 – 57,267 miles
- 2022 – 56,702 miles
- 2021 – 54,905 miles
- 2020 – 54,238 miles
- 2019 – 52,329 miles
- 2018 – 49,625 miles
- 2017 – 46,857 miles
- 2016 – 43,453 miles
- 2015 – 39,813 miles
- 2014 – 34,254 miles
- 2013 – 28,928 miles
- 2012 – 21,214 miles
- 2011 – 17,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,856 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
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 MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,856 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 58,856 miles
- Test number
- 571851478068
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
Fail58,856 miles (+972)2 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,856 miles
- Test number
- 309838179402
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
Pass57,884 miles (+201)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 57,884 miles
- Test number
- 806729449193
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and steering components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,683 miles (+416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 57,683 miles
- Test number
- 581400293336
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,267 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 57,267 miles
- Test number
- 357925077562
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,267 miles (+565)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,267 miles
- Test number
- 861885670269
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,702 miles (+1,797)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,702 miles
- Test number
- 576819888824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,905 miles (+667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 54,905 miles
- Test number
- 685361849963
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,238 miles (+1,909)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 54,238 miles
- Test number
- 698469650731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,329 miles (+2,704)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 52,329 miles
- Test number
- 752522830231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,625 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 49,625 miles
- Test number
- 915271486863
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass46,857 miles (+3,404)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 46,857 miles
- Test number
- 891019101011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,453 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,453 miles
- Test number
- 218764612146
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,813 miles (+5,559)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 39,813 miles
- Test number
- 995348495077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,254 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,254 miles
- Test number
- 855802194060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,928 miles (+7,714)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 28,928 miles
- Test number
- 616514493098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,214 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 21,214 miles
- Test number
- 835481482023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,428 miles (+1,476)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 17,428 miles
- Test number
- 125878821226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 15,952 miles
- Test number
- 166547181065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 CHJ
- Does S12 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CHJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 CHJ?
- The MOT on S12 CHJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 CHJ done?
- S12 CHJ was recorded at 58,856 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,829 miles a year.
- Has S12 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 CHJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 CHJ 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 S12 CHJ find?
- S12 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding, and 8 more.
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