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Kia RIO

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 1,599 cc

LM09 PLFMOT history

LM09 PLF is an orange petrol Kia RIO first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LM09 PLF orange Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,128 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 PLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 PLF was last recorded at 45,128 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,387 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
2,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,128 miles
  • 2025 – 44,387 miles
  • 2024 – 42,502 miles
  • 2023 – 40,192 miles
  • 2022 – 38,251 miles
  • 2021 – 35,592 miles
  • 2019 – 30,901 miles
  • 2018 – 29,505 miles
  • 2017 – 27,421 miles
  • 2016 – 24,228 miles
  • 2015 – 21,190 miles
  • 2014 – 17,413 miles
  • 2013 – 14,733 miles
  • 2012 – 10,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,128 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working, vehicle age does not meet fail criteria
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged, water ingress
  • AdvisoryRear seats not in use

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,128 miles (+741)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    453130413987
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working, vehicle age does not meet fail criteria
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged, water ingress
    • AdvisoryRear seats not in use

  2. Pass44,387 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    458228242865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail44,387 miles (+1,885)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    971866811070
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    448008593924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,502 miles (+2,310)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    629828778083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass40,192 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    371860087688
    • AdvisoryN/S/R CALIPER NEEDS ATENTION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath and the rear subframe

  7. Pass38,251 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,251 miles
    Test number
    525214681082
    • 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 between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail38,194 miles (+2,602)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,194 miles
    Test number
    802470444348
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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 between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,592 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    152704672006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail35,550 miles (+4,649)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    227521404733
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,901 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    231791770238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,505 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    951251541315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,495 miles (+2,074)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,495 miles
    Test number
    392194639879
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass27,421 miles (+3,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    571661947143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer shoulder heavily cracked

  15. Pass24,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,228 miles
    Test number
    180128432322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail24,228 miles (+3,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,228 miles
    Test number
    793009965891
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass21,190 miles (+3,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,190 miles
    Test number
    229004155123
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on the outer wall

  18. Fail17,413 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    169258044162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,413 miles (+2,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    436028744125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass14,733 miles (+3,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,733 miles
    Test number
    336409443190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass10,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,811 miles
    Test number
    526179942137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 PLF

Does LM09 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 PLF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 PLF?
The MOT on LM09 PLF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 PLF done?
LM09 PLF was recorded at 45,128 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,511 miles a year.
Has LM09 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 PLF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM09 PLF 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 LM09 PLF find?
LM09 PLF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.

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