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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,399 cc

LL09 EKJMOT history

LL09 EKJ is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LL09 EKJ black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,003 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 EKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 EKJ was last recorded at 106,003 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,724 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,279 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,003 miles
  • 2025 – 100,724 miles
  • 2024 – 96,281 miles
  • 2023 – 91,310 miles
  • 2022 – 85,921 miles
  • 2021 – 80,802 miles
  • 2019 – 74,542 miles
  • 2018 – 70,462 miles
  • 2017 – 64,462 miles
  • 2016 – 57,397 miles
  • 2015 – 49,945 miles
  • 2014 – 41,952 miles
  • 2013 – 34,270 miles
  • 2012 – 24,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • High level brake lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    994825427941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail106,003 miles (+5,279)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    465560236065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass100,724 miles (+4,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,724 miles
    Test number
    965873539087
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass96,281 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,281 miles
    Test number
    307483954274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass91,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    366801031996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,310 miles (+5,389)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    551196846614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside not working & offside insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass85,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    618005342845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail85,918 miles (+64)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    782499213773
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail85,854 miles (+5,052)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    979050354439
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205x45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear to both edges
  10. Pass80,802 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    957964954543
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail80,802 miles (+6,260)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    533123700747
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass74,542 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    635373169164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,529 miles (+4,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    866181364232
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass70,462 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    896133696395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    512688696087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +long sidewall cut inside (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail64,462 miles (+7,065)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    758965762687
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +long sidewall cut inside (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass57,397 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    670631991534
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp not working
  18. Fail57,314 miles (+7,369)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    787411330433
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp not working
  19. Fail49,945 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    836930485194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
  20. Pass49,945 miles (+7,993)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    946420685158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
  21. Pass41,952 miles (+7,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    856426174135
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing
  22. Pass34,270 miles (+9,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    555796073108
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  23. Pass24,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,947 miles
    Test number
    575417972144
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LL09 EKJ

Does LL09 EKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 EKJ is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 EKJ?
The MOT on LL09 EKJ is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 EKJ done?
LL09 EKJ was recorded at 106,003 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has LL09 EKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 EKJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 EKJ 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 LL09 EKJ find?
LL09 EKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe.

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