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Kia RIO

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,493 cc

T55 RDMMOT history

T55 RDM is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 2 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
95,217 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RDM was last recorded at 95,217 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 4,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,687 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,530 miles
Average per year
5,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,217 miles
  • 2024 – 90,687 miles
  • 2023 – 86,506 miles
  • 2022 – 83,059 miles
  • 2021 – 79,119 miles
  • 2020 – 76,889 miles
  • 2019 – 74,360 miles
  • 2018 – 71,661 miles
  • 2017 – 68,269 miles
  • 2016 – 65,740 miles
  • 2015 – 59,205 miles
  • 2014 – 53,027 miles
  • 2013 – 49,401 miles
  • 2012 – 29,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Osr (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,217 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    827218654863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Osr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,217 miles (+4,530)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    710627988598
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Osr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    294344183699
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Bracket on middle section and joint between middle and rear corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears. (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail90,687 miles (+4,181)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    644449738625
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear bulbs not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Bracket on middle section and joint between middle and rear corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears. (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass86,506 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    967513928372
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  6. Fail86,506 miles (+3,447)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    890046892877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  7. Pass83,059 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    630237617285
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,119 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    814872612443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,889 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    776069311992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    340262110166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,360 miles (+2,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    400923735560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass71,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    810870902021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,661 miles (+3,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    338780940026
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass68,269 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    753969833782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,740 miles (+6,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    173769194986
    • AdvisoryFront Slight rusting on front subframe
    • AdvisorySurface cracking on both rear tyres

  16. Pass59,205 miles (+6,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    338993005080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,027 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    427978014000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,401 miles (+20,107)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    448712013040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    959837602074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RDM

Does T55 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 RDM expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 RDM?
The MOT on T55 RDM expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 RDM done?
T55 RDM was recorded at 95,217 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
Has T55 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RDM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 RDM 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 T55 RDM find?
T55 RDM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to osr; exhaust mounting defective, and 7 more.

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