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Kia RIO

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,493 cc

LC55 CTEMOT history

LC55 CTE is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 12 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LC55 CTE black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,704 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 CTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 CTE was last recorded at 92,704 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,132 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,572 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,704 miles
  • 2025 – 89,132 miles
  • 2024 – 87,306 miles
  • 2023 – 86,496 miles
  • 2022 – 82,984 miles
  • 2021 – 80,844 miles
  • 2020 – 78,872 miles
  • 2019 – 76,425 miles
  • 2018 – 74,620 miles
  • 2017 – 73,319 miles
  • 2016 – 70,345 miles
  • 2015 – 68,789 miles
  • 2014 – 65,334 miles
  • 2012 – 56,468 miles
  • 2011 – 46,393 miles
  • 2010 – 36,301 miles
  • 2009 – 28,460 miles
  • 2008 – 23,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    918640803690
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail92,704 miles (+3,572)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    113208969915
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass89,132 miles (+23)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    180011502080
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,109 miles (+1,803)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    765550169398
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass87,306 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    604922590142
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,306 miles (+810)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    358149067797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,496 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    795292213668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread going bald (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    728126114987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,984 miles (+2,140)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    297468620981
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ZONE B (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass80,844 miles (+1,972)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    506103504554
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass78,872 miles (+2,447)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,872 miles
    Test number
    157621400178
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass76,425 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    839647706295
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail76,403 miles (+1,783)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    999156968071
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass74,620 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    879356393016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass73,319 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    409847198655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass70,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    526981937545
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail70,345 miles (+1,556)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    995303668768
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail68,789 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,789 miles
    Test number
    267073825084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs developing corrosion- pads wearing

  19. Pass68,789 miles (+3,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,789 miles
    Test number
    367373625046
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs developing corrosion- pads wearing

  20. Pass65,334 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    168541624087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    847358902347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,468 miles (+10,075)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    309058502343
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres nearing tread limits
    • NoteNearside wiper blade in poor condition

  23. Pass46,393 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    469979301453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,301 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,301 miles
    Test number
    611913110351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,460 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    392290869415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    452283778240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,039 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    384649768243
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LC55 CTE

Does LC55 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 CTE is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 CTE?
The MOT on LC55 CTE is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 CTE done?
LC55 CTE was recorded at 92,704 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has LC55 CTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 CTE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 CTE 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 LC55 CTE find?
LC55 CTE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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