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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,399 cc

Y21 SYLMOT history

Y21 SYL is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y21 SYL blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,565 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SYL was last recorded at 96,565 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,451 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,114 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,565 miles
  • 2025 – 94,451 miles
  • 2024 – 92,012 miles
  • 2023 – 89,062 miles
  • 2022 – 84,551 miles
  • 2021 – 80,755 miles
  • 2020 – 76,637 miles
  • 2019 – 70,917 miles
  • 2018 – 64,307 miles
  • 2017 – 58,377 miles
  • 2016 – 50,077 miles
  • 2015 – 43,039 miles
  • 2014 – 32,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    573764040938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,563 miles (+2,112)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    739655965025
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,451 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    924185717109
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,451 miles (+2,439)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,451 miles
    Test number
    499828784092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,012 miles (+2,950)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,012 miles
    Test number
    203703198377
    • MinorFront Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Faulty headlight switch {stalk} (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass89,062 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    978955982299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,551 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    827800929065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,755 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    604150978583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,637 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    693503621841
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail76,637 miles (+5,720)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    946036535779
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,917 miles (+6,610)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    582215908480
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on the outer shoulder

  12. Pass64,307 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,307 miles
    Test number
    613646145459
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn thin, advise closer inspection.

  13. Pass58,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    154674703096
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail58,377 miles (+8,300)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,377 miles
    Test number
    697503483964
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass50,077 miles (+7,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    438663620259
    • AdvisoryExhaust front and rear hanging brackets broken

  16. Pass43,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    818480015214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail43,038 miles (+10,140)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    689080815236
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    976357514270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 SYL

Does Y21 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SYL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SYL?
The MOT on Y21 SYL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SYL done?
Y21 SYL was recorded at 96,565 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has Y21 SYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SYL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 SYL 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 Y21 SYL find?
Y21 SYL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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