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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,399 cc

LB06 DFAMOT history

LB06 DFA is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 11 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
101,905 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 DFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 DFA was last recorded at 101,905 miles on 21 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,887 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,905 miles
  • 2025 – 97,975 miles
  • 2024 – 93,918 miles
  • 2023 – 90,876 miles
  • 2022 – 87,435 miles
  • 2021 – 84,495 miles
  • 2020 – 82,017 miles
  • 2019 – 78,550 miles
  • 2018 – 73,711 miles
  • 2017 – 67,812 miles
  • 2016 – 62,758 miles
  • 2015 – 57,647 miles
  • 2014 – 52,559 miles
  • 2013 – 46,519 miles
  • 2012 – 40,980 miles
  • 2011 – 36,231 miles
  • 2010 – 29,897 miles
  • 2009 – 23,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,905 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle swivel locating points (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear axle heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear wiper blade defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,905 miles (+18)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    618809653963
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle swivel locating points (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,887 miles (+3,912)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    434821390653
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured holed multiple times in multiple places (6) (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes perishing/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/axle swivel locating points (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,975 miles (+4,057)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    672789646292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle locating points/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  4. Pass93,918 miles (+3,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,918 miles
    Test number
    614497171774
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

  5. Pass90,876 miles (+3,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    112971742114
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake baking plates badly corroded

  6. Pass87,435 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    977368154671
    • Advisory175/70/14 X 4,,17 YR OLD ETC,NSR & OSR B/DISCS COVERS CORR,
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=BOTH=AXLE, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,335 miles (+2,840)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    215120853579
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR & OSR B/DISC COVERS CORRODED,,175/70/14 X 4..16 YR OLD !!!
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR =2=AXLE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,495 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    290028251119
    • Advisory175/70/14 X 4,,
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S(AXLE) AND ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail84,438 miles (+2,421)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    220720959048
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,,,,NSR & OSF =3=THREE,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 X BLADES TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory175/70/14 X 4,,
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S(AXLE) AND ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,017 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    570369404275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,550 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    636290915951
    • AdvisoryFront Lower small under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated

  12. Fail78,549 miles (+4,838)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    238318741562
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner adjacent to offside front lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower small under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass73,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    866181485854
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge, meets minimal pass criteria
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail73,709 miles (+5,897)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    338800829737
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge, meets minimal pass criteria
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,812 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,812 miles
    Test number
    117292800149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,758 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    546946339353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,712 miles (+5,065)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    854829164423
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,647 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    647886425129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass52,559 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    225012524432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,519 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    599740633158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,980 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    999520732178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,231 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    687760831116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,897 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,897 miles
    Test number
    741911930182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,810 miles
    Test number
    151636929189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,810 miles
    Test number
    281756129153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB06 DFA

Does LB06 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 DFA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 DFA?
The MOT on LB06 DFA is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 DFA done?
LB06 DFA was recorded at 101,905 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,583 miles a year.
Has LB06 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 DFA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 DFA 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 LB06 DFA find?
LB06 DFA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 9 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both front bushes perishing/delaminating, and 6 more.

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