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Kia RIO

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 ULUMOT history

LB61 ULU is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,298 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ULU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ULU was last recorded at 101,298 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,682 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,616 miles
Average per year
7,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,298 miles
  • 2025 – 97,682 miles
  • 2024 – 93,862 miles
  • 2023 – 87,300 miles
  • 2022 – 80,346 miles
  • 2021 – 72,153 miles
  • 2020 – 66,526 miles
  • 2019 – 57,797 miles
  • 2018 – 48,196 miles
  • 2017 – 39,515 miles
  • 2016 – 27,512 miles
  • 2015 – 21,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,298 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,298 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    537886086894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass97,682 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    898250663081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,862 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    562937812779
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam

  4. Fail93,836 miles (+145)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    917657007105
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail93,691 miles (+6,391)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    980650516332
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,300 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    229513746496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,346 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    448584594221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,153 miles
    Test number
    281278449351
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail72,153 miles (+5,627)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,153 miles
    Test number
    418673850071
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexy hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    415579929689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,252 miles (+8,455)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    252665077972
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,797 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    210564168519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,196 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    411744169995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    100462438172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,515 miles (+12,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    205664188983
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    244016625488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,512 miles (+6,175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    493764727445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass21,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    836348665065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 ULU

Does LB61 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ULU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ULU?
The MOT on LB61 ULU is valid until 4 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 ULU done?
LB61 ULU was recorded at 101,298 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,292 miles a year.
Has LB61 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ULU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 ULU 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 ULU find?
LB61 ULU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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