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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,343 cc

LL03 UCEMOT history

LL03 UCE is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 76,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,670 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,343 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UCE was last recorded at 76,670 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,746 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
3,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,670 miles
  • 2025 – 75,746 miles
  • 2024 – 74,362 miles
  • 2023 – 72,861 miles
  • 2022 – 71,604 miles
  • 2021 – 70,021 miles
  • 2020 – 67,572 miles
  • 2019 – 65,913 miles
  • 2018 – 61,834 miles
  • 2017 – 58,071 miles
  • 2016 – 52,841 miles
  • 2015 – 48,127 miles
  • 2014 – 44,378 miles
  • 2013 – 40,832 miles
  • 2012 – 37,570 miles
  • 2011 – 33,973 miles
  • 2010 – 30,070 miles
  • 2009 – 25,730 miles
  • 2007 – 16,562 miles
  • 2006 – 12,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,670 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,670 miles (+924)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    984522677121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

  2. Pass75,746 miles (+1,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,746 miles
    Test number
    448897768447
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    510703172761
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail74,362 miles (+1,501)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    826524565063
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass72,861 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    989639507293
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail72,861 miles (+1,257)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    379536757844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass71,604 miles (+1,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    720900256625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,021 miles (+2,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    581421550122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,572 miles (+1,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    184510848317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements just met

  10. Pass65,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    568226250699
    • AdvisoryAdvise osf tyre on limit

  11. Fail65,913 miles (+4,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    510901163208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise osf tyre on limit

  12. Pass61,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    504837276776
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner slightly worn

  13. Fail61,834 miles (+3,763)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    693856728572
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light's on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass58,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    126721903704
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail58,071 miles (+5,230)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    699280026235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner & outer walls slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass52,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    554777627372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail52,841 miles (+4,714)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    733647424884
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail48,127 miles4 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    389331985162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass48,127 miles (+3,749)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    676571985121
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass44,378 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,378 miles
    Test number
    619071494173
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail44,378 miles (+3,546)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,378 miles
    Test number
    808398484129
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWIPER BLADES NOT TESTED

  22. Pass40,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    617324603215
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail40,832 miles (+3,262)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    585743903240
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,570 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    957722742225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,973 miles (+3,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    999704311227
    • NoteFront wheel tracking out

  26. Pass30,070 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,070 miles
    Test number
    394153120495
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass25,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    131575099172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,730 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    231165199146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    331324118440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470194718230
    • 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)

  31. Pass16,562 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,562 miles
    Test number
    113732417292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass12,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,556 miles
    Test number
    383987406200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail12,556 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,556 miles
    Test number
    420147506289
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LL03 UCE

Does LL03 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 UCE is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UCE?
The MOT on LL03 UCE is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 UCE done?
LL03 UCE was recorded at 76,670 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
Has LL03 UCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UCE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL03 UCE 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 LL03 UCE find?
LL03 UCE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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