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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 NPCMOT history

LB61 NPC is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,132 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NPC was last recorded at 103,132 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,423 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,709 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,132 miles
  • 2025 – 97,423 miles
  • 2023 – 92,430 miles
  • 2022 – 87,581 miles
  • 2021 – 81,119 miles
  • 2020 – 76,222 miles
  • 2019 – 72,455 miles
  • 2018 – 66,258 miles
  • 2017 – 59,997 miles
  • 2016 – 52,957 miles
  • 2015 – 47,445 miles
  • 2014 – 41,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,132 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    673537513471
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass97,423 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,423 miles
    Test number
    522507052886
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail97,385 miles (+4,955)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    742048903139
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,430 miles (+4,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    538792033653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,581 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,581 miles
    Test number
    736571441365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    205187814745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,119 miles (+4,897)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    346888097212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass76,222 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    552140177071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,455 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    252807835341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,258 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,258 miles
    Test number
    570278517082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass59,997 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    489186756617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,957 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    200532246912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,445 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    774562945320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    708958304312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NPC

Does LB61 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NPC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NPC?
The MOT on LB61 NPC is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NPC done?
LB61 NPC was recorded at 103,132 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LB61 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NPC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 NPC 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 LB61 NPC find?
LB61 NPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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