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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,399 cc

LM11 GKLMOT history

LM11 GKL is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LM11 GKL red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,959 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 GKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 GKL was last recorded at 79,959 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,979 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,980 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,959 miles
  • 2025 – 77,979 miles
  • 2024 – 76,215 miles
  • 2023 – 74,407 miles
  • 2022 – 72,510 miles
  • 2021 – 70,032 miles
  • 2020 – 68,035 miles
  • 2019 – 65,442 miles
  • 2018 – 61,419 miles
  • 2017 – 57,723 miles
  • 2016 – 47,868 miles
  • 2015 – 36,449 miles
  • 2014 – 27,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust mount defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering rack has leak from both Gators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering rack gaiters have a film of oil around them.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,959 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    342608026412
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail79,959 miles (+1,980)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    633926012134
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,979 miles
    Test number
    227794570586
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mount defective
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has leak from both Gators

  4. Fail77,979 miles (+1,764)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,979 miles
    Test number
    346907877913
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mount defective
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has leak from both Gators
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass76,215 miles (+1,808)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,215 miles
    Test number
    121755732900
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass74,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    871198687780
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,407 miles (+1,897)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    808209230321
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass72,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    527218380523
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail72,510 miles (+2,478)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    194496882115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass70,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,032 miles
    Test number
    715501869806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,032 miles (+1,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,032 miles
    Test number
    747784778117
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,035 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    388639218002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass65,442 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    399001852762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    747615245346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre repairable

  15. Fail61,419 miles (+3,696)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    218694428363
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre repairable

  16. Pass57,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    201031618316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,723 miles (+9,855)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    555347935158
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass47,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    434940448613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiters have a film of oil around them.

  19. Fail47,868 miles (+11,419)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    109599158632
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiters have a film of oil around them.

  20. Pass36,449 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,449 miles
    Test number
    595098465074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,126 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    147426184438
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

  22. Pass27,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    896366484026
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Questions about LM11 GKL

Does LM11 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 GKL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 GKL?
The MOT on LM11 GKL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 GKL done?
LM11 GKL was recorded at 79,959 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LM11 GKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 GKL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 GKL 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 LM11 GKL find?
LM11 GKL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective.

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