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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 UHZMOT history

LB61 UHZ is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
99,706 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 UHZ was last recorded at 99,706 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,223 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
6,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,706 miles
  • 2024 – 99,223 miles
  • 2023 – 98,075 miles
  • 2022 – 96,319 miles
  • 2021 – 93,194 miles
  • 2020 – 84,476 miles
  • 2019 – 76,739 miles
  • 2018 – 63,719 miles
  • 2017 – 50,625 miles
  • 2016 – 40,484 miles
  • 2015 – 30,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,706 miles
  • DangerousRear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear backing plates holed by corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,706 miles (+483)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,706 miles
    Test number
    334180794410
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass99,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    544670905886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,223 miles (+1,148)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    202698813119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass98,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    522610521062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,075 miles (+1,756)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    633067356225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. Pass96,319 miles (+3,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    136344429019
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass93,194 miles (+8,718)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,194 miles
    Test number
    174885239870
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met efficiency
  8. Pass84,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    642675726876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated
  9. Fail84,476 miles (+7,737)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    156858436499
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust cover deteriorated
  10. Pass76,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    421205515784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,739 miles (+13,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    991612430973
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass63,719 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    494323487484
    • AdvisoryBoth rear backing plates holed by corrosion
  13. Fail63,718 miles (+3,823)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    662526606221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear backing plates holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryPossible wheel bearing/s needs checked after pads and discs are fittede
  14. Pass59,895 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    280738778640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,625 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    168824936852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,484 miles (+9,677)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    208575851287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    519453715084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 UHZ

Does LB61 UHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 UHZ expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UHZ?
The MOT on LB61 UHZ expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 UHZ done?
LB61 UHZ was recorded at 99,706 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,387 miles a year.
Has LB61 UHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UHZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UHZ 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 UHZ find?
LB61 UHZ failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: rear axle fractured; electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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