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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,396 cc

S70 EXLMOT history

S70 EXL is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 20 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 27,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S70 EXL silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
27,671 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 EXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 EXL was last recorded at 27,671 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,504 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,167 miles
Average per year
2,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,671 miles
  • 2024 – 25,504 miles
  • 2023 – 22,997 miles
  • 2022 – 20,114 miles
  • 2021 – 17,443 miles
  • 2020 – 15,802 miles
  • 2019 – 11,441 miles
  • 2018 – 6,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,671 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,671 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    27,671 miles
    Test number
    333096478858
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass25,504 miles (+2,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    25,504 miles
    Test number
    756764076484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass22,997 miles (+2,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    22,997 miles
    Test number
    489746174363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass20,114 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    640576994130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail20,113 miles (+2,670)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    209534741159
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass17,443 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,443 miles
    Test number
    861052137096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,802 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,802 miles
    Test number
    561808610065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,441 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,441 miles
    Test number
    561104692806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,135 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    6,135 miles
    Test number
    577560085753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    500496095756
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure Damaged.

  11. Fail5,624 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    467979789086
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure Damaged.

Questions about S70 EXL

Does S70 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 EXL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 EXL?
The MOT on S70 EXL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 EXL done?
S70 EXL was recorded at 27,671 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,832 miles a year.
Has S70 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 EXL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S70 EXL 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 S70 EXL find?
S70 EXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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