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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,120 cc

T121 DPBMOT history

T121 DPB is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,272 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 DPB was last recorded at 109,272 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 10,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,443 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,829 miles
Average per year
10,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,272 miles
  • 2024 – 98,443 miles
  • 2023 – 85,529 miles
  • 2022 – 75,586 miles
  • 2021 – 64,390 miles
  • 2020 – 55,239 miles
  • 2019 – 47,591 miles
  • 2018 – 37,565 miles
  • 2017 – 26,513 miles
  • 2016 – 16,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,272 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear wiper blade defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,272 miles (+10,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,272 miles
    Test number
    342438603957
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,443 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    780748979164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,558 miles (+12,029)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    872855222182
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,529 miles (+9,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    119654407229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass75,586 miles (+11,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    545346725018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass64,390 miles (+9,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,390 miles
    Test number
    844297580249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,239 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    599784052724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    975849635873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,591 miles (+10,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,591 miles
    Test number
    171831901663
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,565 miles (+11,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    539298024585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,513 miles (+10,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    528494032294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edges

  12. Pass16,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,021 miles
    Test number
    319193962971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 DPB

Does T121 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 DPB is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 DPB?
The MOT on T121 DPB is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 DPB done?
T121 DPB was recorded at 109,272 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,416 miles a year.
Has T121 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 DPB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 DPB 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 DPB find?
T121 DPB passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear rear wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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