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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,399 cc

S4 CAPMOT history

S4 CAP is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

S4 CAP black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
106,327 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 CAP was last recorded at 106,327 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,014 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,313 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,327 miles
  • 2025 – 100,014 miles
  • 2024 – 93,586 miles
  • 2023 – 88,960 miles
  • 2022 – 84,356 miles
  • 2021 – 79,273 miles
  • 2020 – 75,198 miles
  • 2019 – 67,536 miles
  • 2018 – 57,159 miles
  • 2017 – 45,035 miles
  • 2016 – 33,799 miles
  • 2015 – 26,725 miles
  • 2014 – 15,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,327 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    878427231253
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail106,327 miles (+6,313)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    757464166174
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,014 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    572694527278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass93,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    582294429485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,586 miles (+4,626)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    478459081817
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,960 miles (+4,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    453187047832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass84,356 miles (+5,083)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    679179637522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass79,273 miles (+106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    801522221461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail79,167 miles (+3,969)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    277472364851
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass75,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    103103607870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail75,198 miles (+7,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    133499338115
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass67,536 miles (+10,377)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,536 miles
    Test number
    473234230446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,159 miles (+12,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    847736894291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass45,035 miles (+11,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,035 miles
    Test number
    436759656977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres
  15. Pass33,799 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    754676885873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,725 miles (+11,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,725 miles
    Test number
    238638975436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    567340954128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 CAP

Does S4 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 CAP is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 CAP?
The MOT on S4 CAP is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 CAP done?
S4 CAP was recorded at 106,327 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has S4 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 CAP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 CAP 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 S4 CAP find?
S4 CAP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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