Kia RIO
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,493 cc
T121 CHFMOT history
T121 CHF is a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 157,177 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T121 CHF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- RIO
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T121 CHF was last recorded at 157,177 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 155,322 miles · 17 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,855 miles
- Average per year
- 9,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,177 miles
- 2023 – 155,322 miles
- 2022 – 152,227 miles
- 2021 – 146,287 miles
- 2020 – 136,830 miles
- 2019 – 126,437 miles
- 2018 – 114,191 miles
- 2017 – 102,458 miles
- 2016 – 90,419 miles
- 2015 – 77,497 miles
- 2014 – 65,280 miles
- 2013 – 52,774 miles
- 2012 – 39,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,177 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust mounting defective centre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,177 miles (+1,855)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 157,177 miles
- Test number
- 807296498120
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,322 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 155,322 miles
- Test number
- 477150133577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail155,322 miles (+3,095)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,322 miles
- Test number
- 850795654612
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,227 miles (+176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 152,227 miles
- Test number
- 179093507427
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose/insecure
Fail152,051 miles (+5,764)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,051 miles
- Test number
- 364166614405
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose/insecure
- AdvisoryOff-side front brake disc back plate missing
Pass146,287 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 146,287 miles
- Test number
- 177025857943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,993 miles (+9,163)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,993 miles
- Test number
- 805298625450
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,830 miles
- Test number
- 843703040889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,830 miles (+10,393)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,830 miles
- Test number
- 587147148362
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,437 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,437 miles
- Test number
- 277861975411
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail126,437 miles (+12,246)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,437 miles
- Test number
- 887399708050
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,191 miles
- Test number
- 589681949281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,191 miles (+11,733)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,191 miles
- Test number
- 111299502879
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,458 miles (+12,039)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,458 miles
- Test number
- 268996309880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,419 miles (+12,922)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,419 miles
- Test number
- 263170466559
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,497 miles (+12,217)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,497 miles
- Test number
- 971033237810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,280 miles (+12,506)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 65,280 miles
- Test number
- 356126494233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,774 miles (+13,057)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 52,774 miles
- Test number
- 349411903398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 39,717 miles
- Test number
- 479701702407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T121 CHF
- Does T121 CHF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T121 CHF expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T121 CHF?
- The MOT on T121 CHF expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T121 CHF done?
- T121 CHF was recorded at 157,177 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 9,842 miles a year.
- Has T121 CHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T121 CHF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T121 CHF 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 T121 CHF find?
- T121 CHF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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