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Kia RIO

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

X18 HDFMOT history

X18 HDF is a grey diesel Kia RIO first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

X18 HDF grey Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
125,309 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 HDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X18 HDF was last recorded at 125,309 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 15,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,573 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,736 miles
Average per year
8,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,309 miles
  • 2025 – 109,573 miles
  • 2024 – 92,988 miles
  • 2023 – 79,288 miles
  • 2022 – 70,396 miles
  • 2021 – 70,329 miles
  • 2020 – 62,945 miles
  • 2019 – 55,122 miles
  • 2018 – 52,240 miles
  • 2017 – 47,562 miles
  • 2016 – 46,038 miles
  • 2015 – 41,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,309 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,309 miles (+15,736)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,309 miles
    Test number
    553953147208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,573 miles (+16,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    413658600254
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  3. Pass92,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    985791231117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,988 miles (+60)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    617505118305
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail92,928 miles (+13,640)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    755466111284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass79,288 miles (+8,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    923624294320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,396 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    213500879636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,329 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    988812434108
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,278 miles (+7,333)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    484889329759
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,945 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,945 miles
    Test number
    273139699571
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail62,943 miles (+7,821)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    497770566432
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,122 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    184216224789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,240 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    352555319000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    505722752780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,560 miles (+1,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    818085106825
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,038 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    249507868650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    146096382009
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s mirror missing(mirror cover also missing and)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper smearing

Questions about X18 HDF

Does X18 HDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 HDF expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 HDF?
The MOT on X18 HDF expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 HDF done?
X18 HDF was recorded at 125,309 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,157 miles a year.
Has X18 HDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 HDF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 HDF 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 X18 HDF find?
X18 HDF failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 7 more.

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