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Kia RIO

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,493 cc

V5 EXCMOT history

V5 EXC is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V5 EXC red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,368 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EXC was last recorded at 66,368 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,629 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,739 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,368 miles
  • 2025 – 57,629 miles
  • 2024 – 50,171 miles
  • 2023 – 43,582 miles
  • 2022 – 37,606 miles
  • 2021 – 25,340 miles
  • 2019 – 22,800 miles
  • 2018 – 22,267 miles
  • 2017 – 21,633 miles
  • 2016 – 20,910 miles
  • 2015 – 19,948 miles
  • 2014 – 18,924 miles
  • 2013 – 17,758 miles
  • 2012 – 16,743 miles
  • 2011 – 15,312 miles
  • 2010 – 13,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,368 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    204009686980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,361 miles (+8,732)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    903805513112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass57,629 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    763411499563
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail57,629 miles (+7,458)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    157789092156
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,171 miles (+6,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    334159368433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,582 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    856201973566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass37,606 miles (+12,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    734430639029
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass25,340 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    854106568812
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail25,340 miles (+2,540)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    179300938617
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass22,800 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    348223521738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    302429210955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail22,267 miles (+634)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    716082609575
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass21,633 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    934475332417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    544871479535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,910 miles (+962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    308793173951
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass19,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,948 miles
    Test number
    308058805427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,948 miles (+1,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,948 miles
    Test number
    765458205222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass18,924 miles (+1,166)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    555472404244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight corrosion; Exhaust

  19. Fail17,758 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    139738393138
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass17,758 miles (+1,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    268838093139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass16,743 miles (+1,431)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,743 miles
    Test number
    465307402287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass15,312 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    349138901291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,410 miles
    Test number
    283805690182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 EXC

Does V5 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EXC is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EXC?
The MOT on V5 EXC is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EXC done?
V5 EXC was recorded at 66,368 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has V5 EXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EXC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 EXC 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 V5 EXC find?
V5 EXC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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