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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

T8 XBAMOT history

T8 XBA is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,142 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 XBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 XBA was last recorded at 100,142 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,050 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
7,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,142 miles
  • 2025 – 94,050 miles
  • 2024 – 87,510 miles
  • 2023 – 80,156 miles
  • 2022 – 71,277 miles
  • 2021 – 64,916 miles
  • 2020 – 62,103 miles
  • 2019 – 51,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,142 miles (+6,092)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,142 miles
    Test number
    765047625095
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    359428278567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail94,050 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    421511616119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,038 miles (+6,528)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    434352857373
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,510 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    466262671486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,156 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    283841996848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,277 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    588409683670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,263 miles (+6,347)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    249272637059
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light dim

  9. Pass64,916 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    914077852568
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,103 miles (+10,956)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,103 miles
    Test number
    723624163167
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass51,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    700670515902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail51,147 miles4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,147 miles
    Test number
    802631913223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested Disc in excessively poor condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about T8 XBA

Does T8 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 XBA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 XBA?
The MOT on T8 XBA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 XBA done?
T8 XBA was recorded at 100,142 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,325 miles a year.
Has T8 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 XBA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 XBA 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 XBA find?
T8 XBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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