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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,248 cc

V20 JCGMOT history

V20 JCG is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

V20 JCG silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,942 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 JCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 JCG was last recorded at 78,942 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 10,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,652 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,290 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,942 miles
  • 2024 – 68,652 miles
  • 2023 – 63,784 miles
  • 2021 – 49,706 miles
  • 2020 – 45,033 miles
  • 2019 – 37,289 miles
  • 2018 – 32,680 miles
  • 2017 – 26,504 miles
  • 2016 – 19,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,942 miles (+10,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    310298612842
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,652 miles (+4,868)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,652 miles
    Test number
    725378680013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass63,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    591121273740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,784 miles (+14,078)5 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    851961047780
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    304853776151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail49,706 miles (+4,673)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    880994283148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass45,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    485917786100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail45,033 miles (+7,744)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    183328818547
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    359881497125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,289 miles (+4,609)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,289 miles
    Test number
    311602555820
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running light not working

  11. Pass32,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    315067037392
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Fail32,680 miles (+6,176)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    310424055682
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass26,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,504 miles
    Test number
    830182589916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,504 miles (+6,729)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,504 miles
    Test number
    870196923142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass19,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    626501500258
    • 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)

Questions about V20 JCG

Does V20 JCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 JCG is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 JCG?
The MOT on V20 JCG is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 JCG done?
V20 JCG was recorded at 78,942 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has V20 JCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 JCG has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 JCG 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 V20 JCG find?
V20 JCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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