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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 NZMMOT history

LB61 NZM is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,224 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NZM was last recorded at 96,224 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,206 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,224 miles
  • 2025 – 83,929 miles
  • 2024 – 73,582 miles
  • 2023 – 57,273 miles
  • 2022 – 46,883 miles
  • 2021 – 43,489 miles
  • 2020 – 39,747 miles
  • 2019 – 36,068 miles
  • 2018 – 33,214 miles
  • 2017 – 29,480 miles
  • 2016 – 25,147 miles
  • 2015 – 21,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,224 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,224 miles (+18)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    301018747348
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail96,206 miles (+12,277)3 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,206 miles
    Test number
    111370715211
    • DangerousNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,929 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    332958035543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,927 miles (+10,345)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    161377372346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,582 miles (+16,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    662928209226
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,273 miles (+10,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    165598148661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    252799185433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail46,882 miles (+3,393)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    643866240599
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    855941416210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,489 miles (+3,742)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    815987341145
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass39,747 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    336852388077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,068 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    145900911053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass33,214 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    742514014187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,480 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    830107764910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,147 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    634223724438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    109908025435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NZM

Does LB61 NZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NZM is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NZM?
The MOT on LB61 NZM is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NZM done?
LB61 NZM was recorded at 96,224 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,765 miles a year.
Has LB61 NZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NZM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NZM 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 NZM find?
LB61 NZM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside outer sill damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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