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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,248 cc

Y20 EKAMOT history

Y20 EKA is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 26 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

Y20 EKA red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
79,380 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 EKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 EKA was last recorded at 79,380 miles on 8 May 2026, 9,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,395 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,985 miles
Average per year
7,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,380 miles
  • 2025 – 69,395 miles
  • 2024 – 58,098 miles
  • 2023 – 43,658 miles
  • 2022 – 41,155 miles
  • 2021 – 36,307 miles
  • 2020 – 32,167 miles
  • 2019 – 27,477 miles
  • 2018 – 20,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,380 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2021–2025

  • Engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,380 miles (+9,985)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,380 miles
    Test number
    442857400345
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass69,395 miles (+11,297)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    431951346657
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust front flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus edge wear inner / outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  3. Pass58,098 miles (+14,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    665776734638
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass43,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    629750304851
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  5. Fail43,658 miles (+2,503)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    499789951122
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  6. Pass41,155 miles (+4,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    576701857651
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed at 17%
  7. Pass36,307 miles (+4,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,307 miles
    Test number
    521698447217
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed at 16%
  8. Pass32,167 miles (+4,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,167 miles
    Test number
    364691159176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass27,477 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,477 miles
    Test number
    289143458033
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass20,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    230181215920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 EKA

Does Y20 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 EKA is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 EKA?
The MOT on Y20 EKA is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 EKA done?
Y20 EKA was recorded at 79,380 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
Has Y20 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 EKA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y20 EKA 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 Y20 EKA find?
Y20 EKA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod, and 3 more.

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