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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

LC61 RTZMOT history

LC61 RTZ is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LC61 RTZ red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,515 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RTZ was last recorded at 89,515 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 4,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,831 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4,684 miles
Average per year
5,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,515 miles
  • 2025 – 84,831 miles
  • 2024 – 75,062 miles
  • 2023 – 70,450 miles
  • 2022 – 65,585 miles
  • 2021 – 55,559 miles
  • 2020 – 52,265 miles
  • 2019 – 42,258 miles
  • 2018 – 41,083 miles
  • 2017 – 35,671 miles
  • 2016 – 30,868 miles
  • 2015 – 24,711 miles
  • 2014 – 18,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,515 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,515 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    860739582666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    436636122300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail84,831 miles (+5,045)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    979965250581
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,786 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    412578654099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    108202100989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail75,062 miles (+4,612)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    204346283963
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass70,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    793412361569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,450 miles (+4,865)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    394682134431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass65,585 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    709566001112
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail65,529 miles (+9,970)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    164221342229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to de-bond both sides (Osf &Nsf) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass55,559 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    813530720704
    • AdvisoryMost steering brake and suspension components corroding,offside rear brake shield detached and found hanging from ABS cable
  12. Pass52,265 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    742672599281
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail52,223 miles (+9,965)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    937967329214
    • 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))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass42,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    726579418614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,258 miles (+1,175)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    752477520586
    • 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))
  16. Pass41,083 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,083 miles
    Test number
    327659645317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,671 miles (+4,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    431668015105
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass30,868 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,868 miles
    Test number
    631334878885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,711 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,711 miles
    Test number
    627183083356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,342 miles
    Test number
    555919524351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 RTZ

Does LC61 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RTZ is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RTZ?
The MOT on LC61 RTZ is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RTZ done?
LC61 RTZ was recorded at 89,515 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 5,968 miles a year.
Has LC61 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RTZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RTZ 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 LC61 RTZ find?
LC61 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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