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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

T8 VJGMOT history

T8 VJG is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,045 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VJG was last recorded at 41,045 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,824 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
2,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,045 miles
  • 2025 – 39,824 miles
  • 2024 – 38,806 miles
  • 2023 – 37,402 miles
  • 2022 – 35,413 miles
  • 2021 – 33,676 miles
  • 2020 – 31,598 miles
  • 2019 – 26,819 miles
  • 2018 – 23,328 miles
  • 2017 – 19,909 miles
  • 2016 – 16,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    689982644242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail41,044 miles (+1,220)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    928070000455
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass39,824 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    706747211209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass38,806 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    785772031033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    973327858334
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  6. Fail37,402 miles (+1,989)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    543141219547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL ( SPLIT ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  7. Pass35,413 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    625089774729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    832028052400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,676 miles (+2,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    257042288932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass31,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    970166545904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail31,598 miles (+4,779)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    522989090165
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass26,819 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    977394115581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass23,328 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,328 miles
    Test number
    276683052140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,909 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,909 miles
    Test number
    471486147558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    986773412485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 VJG

Does T8 VJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VJG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VJG?
The MOT on T8 VJG is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VJG done?
T8 VJG was recorded at 41,045 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,450 miles a year.
Has T8 VJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VJG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 VJG 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 T8 VJG find?
T8 VJG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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