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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,399 cc

LB11 VTJMOT history

LB11 VTJ is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
76,458 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 VTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 VTJ was last recorded at 76,458 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 5,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,237 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,221 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,458 miles
  • 2024 – 71,237 miles
  • 2023 – 67,610 miles
  • 2022 – 61,204 miles
  • 2021 – 54,077 miles
  • 2020 – 53,577 miles
  • 2019 – 49,716 miles
  • 2018 – 44,296 miles
  • 2017 – 37,363 miles
  • 2016 – 29,129 miles
  • 2015 – 21,148 miles
  • 2014 – 14,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    388526618450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,458 miles (+5,221)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    360888428618
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,237 miles (+3,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    657078380921
    • AdvisoryAll suspension comp sub frame axel undersealed

  4. Pass67,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    896371406424
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,610 miles (+6,406)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    401118511165
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,204 miles (+7,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    919051763827
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    357819464513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,077 miles (+500)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    126946902889
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,577 miles (+277)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    795811599352
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi split - system still adequately supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,300 miles (+3,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    892623388045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    203537615934
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail49,716 miles (+5,420)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    634600205822
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass44,296 miles (+6,933)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    571761576690
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear doors do not open from the inside (child locks fitted)

  14. Pass37,363 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    289900735667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear doors do not open from the inside (child locks fitted)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished

  15. Fail37,363 miles (+8,234)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    288574740881
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear doors do not open from the inside (child locks fitted)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perished

  16. Pass29,129 miles (+7,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    532016171781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger snapped system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre scrubbed at edges

  17. Pass21,148 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    218477495124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,226 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,226 miles
    Test number
    968969994100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB11 VTJ

Does LB11 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 VTJ expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 VTJ?
The MOT on LB11 VTJ expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 VTJ done?
LB11 VTJ was recorded at 76,458 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has LB11 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 VTJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 VTJ 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 LB11 VTJ find?
LB11 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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