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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,396 cc

S21 CTEMOT history

S21 CTE is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 23 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S21 CTE red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,463 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 CTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 CTE was last recorded at 86,463 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,236 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,227 miles
Average per year
5,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,463 miles
  • 2025 – 82,236 miles
  • 2024 – 76,309 miles
  • 2023 – 70,202 miles
  • 2022 – 65,329 miles
  • 2021 – 59,606 miles
  • 2020 – 53,944 miles
  • 2019 – 48,948 miles
  • 2018 – 47,073 miles
  • 2017 – 38,114 miles
  • 2016 – 31,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,463 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    899206833363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass82,236 miles (+5,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,236 miles
    Test number
    256388706735
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass76,309 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    234749656826
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass70,202 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    202750601049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,329 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    339751917797
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail65,325 miles (+5,719)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    338045034701
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,606 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    982688733338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    505354996301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,944 miles (+4,996)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,944 miles
    Test number
    338802420871
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass48,948 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    726465230070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass47,073 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    613704996784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,114 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,114 miles
    Test number
    547532314400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    684621511387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 CTE

Does S21 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 CTE is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 CTE?
The MOT on S21 CTE is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 CTE done?
S21 CTE was recorded at 86,463 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,522 miles a year.
Has S21 CTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 CTE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 CTE 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 S21 CTE find?
S21 CTE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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