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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

T100 BOWMOT history

T100 BOW is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,695 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T100 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T100 BOW was last recorded at 74,695 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,807 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
888 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,695 miles
  • 2024 – 73,090 miles
  • 2023 – 72,525 miles
  • 2022 – 71,831 miles
  • 2020 – 70,422 miles
  • 2019 – 68,545 miles
  • 2018 – 66,377 miles
  • 2017 – 51,901 miles
  • 2016 – 29,165 miles
  • 2015 – 16,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,695 miles (+888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    462916601997
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass73,807 miles (+717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    379599992891
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFronts suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass73,090 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    682280270209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,085 miles (+560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    118688992189
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass72,525 miles (+694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    146378544204
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake

  6. Pass71,831 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    884756125129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,422 miles (+1,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    549857042882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

  8. Pass68,545 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    471225841590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,377 miles (+14,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    287767215720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,901 miles (+22,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    570412996180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    403908480710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,165 miles (+12,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    471790691327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Fail16,619 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    299959065042
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass16,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,619 miles
    Test number
    407719965060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T100 BOW

Does T100 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T100 BOW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T100 BOW?
The MOT on T100 BOW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T100 BOW done?
T100 BOW was recorded at 74,695 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has T100 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T100 BOW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T100 BOW 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 T100 BOW find?
T100 BOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts; rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear axle, and 1 more.

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