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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

S21 RUAMOT history

S21 RUA is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 9 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S21 RUA red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,064 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 RUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 RUA was last recorded at 77,064 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,548 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,516 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,064 miles
  • 2025 – 71,548 miles
  • 2024 – 68,888 miles
  • 2023 – 66,095 miles
  • 2022 – 62,961 miles
  • 2021 – 60,154 miles
  • 2020 – 52,068 miles
  • 2019 – 40,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,064 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,064 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    168519650124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    113760618421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,545 miles (+2,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    877082665889
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass68,888 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,888 miles
    Test number
    542069937973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,095 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    818230253530
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass62,961 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    527491014076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,154 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    325739368194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,068 miles (+11,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    934773207486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    109507576486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,654 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    199492290869
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S21 RUA

Does S21 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 RUA is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 RUA?
The MOT on S21 RUA is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 RUA done?
S21 RUA was recorded at 77,064 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has S21 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 RUA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 RUA 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 RUA find?
S21 RUA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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