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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LE57 KFVMOT history

LE57 KFV is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LE57 KFV black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 KFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 KFV was last recorded at 83,004 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,573 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
4,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,004 miles
  • 2024 – 81,573 miles
  • 2023 – 79,535 miles
  • 2022 – 75,975 miles
  • 2021 – 73,432 miles
  • 2020 – 71,503 miles
  • 2019 – 66,577 miles
  • 2018 – 61,347 miles
  • 2017 – 55,990 miles
  • 2016 – 51,371 miles
  • 2015 – 46,150 miles
  • 2014 – 40,061 miles
  • 2013 – 33,465 miles
  • 2012 – 28,437 miles
  • 2011 – 24,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,004 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around spring cups. Both sides of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,004 miles (+1,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    318651429531
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,573 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    587808858032
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail81,573 miles (+2,038)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    782022310454
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,535 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    417081943924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    221317959799
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,574 miles (+2,599)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    723635072137
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,975 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    380237508989
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around spring cups. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,973 miles (+2,541)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    407298168315
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. From near side engine bay to off side rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded around spring cups. Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,432 miles (+1,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,432 miles
    Test number
    619334845351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    428367300867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall area damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail70,502 miles (+3,925)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    155413799107
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Detected by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall area damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass66,577 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,577 miles
    Test number
    289207448958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail66,576 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,576 miles
    Test number
    447663115067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,347 miles (+5,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    930471210692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.25 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass55,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    241359459367
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail55,989 miles (+4,618)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    572350080345
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    683315492423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail51,371 miles (+5,221)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    417311482616
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass46,150 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    349991675014
    • NoteCetre brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Fail46,150 miles (+6,089)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    396741575094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCetre brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass40,061 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    196507474034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment

  22. Fail40,061 miles (+6,596)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    529036074068
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment

  23. Pass33,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    297541783028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,465 miles (+5,028)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    446490283057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracked and perished***Recommend replacement***

  25. Pass28,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    118598782061
    • NoteRear tyres badly cracked

  26. Fail28,437 miles (+4,201)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    668188982077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear tyres badly cracked

  27. Pass24,236 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    589474491081
    • NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack and perish

Questions about LE57 KFV

Does LE57 KFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 KFV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 KFV?
The MOT on LE57 KFV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 KFV done?
LE57 KFV was recorded at 83,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,011 miles a year.
Has LE57 KFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 KFV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 KFV 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 LE57 KFV find?
LE57 KFV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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