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Kia RIO

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,493 cc

LB56 LGWMOT history

LB56 LGW is a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
134,252 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 LGW was last recorded at 134,252 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,583 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,669 miles
Average per year
5,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,252 miles
  • 2025 – 130,583 miles
  • 2024 – 127,375 miles
  • 2023 – 125,599 miles
  • 2022 – 120,259 miles
  • 2021 – 114,845 miles
  • 2020 – 110,253 miles
  • 2019 – 102,973 miles
  • 2018 – 93,254 miles
  • 2016 – 83,140 miles
  • 2015 – 75,498 miles
  • 2014 – 68,374 miles
  • 2012 – 67,934 miles
  • 2011 – 61,519 miles
  • 2010 – 50,498 miles
  • 2009 – 38,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,252 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBonnet pull damaged but operational

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,252 miles (+3,669)2 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    495957307748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull damaged but operational

  2. Pass130,583 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,583 miles
    Test number
    197005312310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,555 miles (+3,180)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    760625445054
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,375 miles (+40)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    811999879478
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail127,335 miles (+1,736)3 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,335 miles
    Test number
    403963289666
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,599 miles (+5,340)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    921987690366
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,259 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    656480055355
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail120,242 miles (+5,397)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,242 miles
    Test number
    968982236807
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank or filler pipe? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle steel spare fitted to O/S (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Both O/S & N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint nut locking pin incorrect.

  9. Pass114,845 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,845 miles
    Test number
    765412300563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,253 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    408147509929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,973 miles
    Test number
    302423036504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail102,973 miles (+9,719)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,973 miles
    Test number
    560077305810
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass93,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    787701612629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,237 miles (+10,097)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,237 miles
    Test number
    572892696662
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass83,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    508833799851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,138 miles (+7,640)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,138 miles
    Test number
    540497909694
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R15 85V (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass75,498 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    603843388511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    875147714282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,374 miles (+440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    905217214252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass67,934 miles (+6,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    515653702389
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/r brake

  21. Pass61,519 miles (+11,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    417099091280
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads very low

  22. Pass50,498 miles (+11,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    322054380498
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass38,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    352042389226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LGW

Does LB56 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LGW expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LGW?
The MOT on LB56 LGW expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LGW done?
LB56 LGW was recorded at 134,252 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,685 miles a year.
Has LB56 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LGW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LGW 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 LB56 LGW find?
LB56 LGW failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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