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Kia RIO

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,248 cc

LM16 VCJMOT history

LM16 VCJ is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 25 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LM16 VCJ white Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,472 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VCJ was last recorded at 72,472 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,472 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,472 miles
  • 2024 – 66,231 miles
  • 2023 – 58,665 miles
  • 2022 – 48,752 miles
  • 2021 – 36,234 miles
  • 2020 – 29,043 miles
  • 2019 – 20,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,472 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres close to bald on edges.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    667436984296
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to bald on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail72,472 miles (+6,241)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,472 miles
    Test number
    375131536972
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to bald on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass66,231 miles (+7,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    950640493732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass58,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    606866027199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,665 miles (+9,913)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    470494615060
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass48,752 miles (+12,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    975082299517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Pass36,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    625917518899
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail36,234 miles (+7,191)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    675592086433
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass29,043 miles (+8,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    958052510872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass20,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,613 miles
    Test number
    324449821104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,613 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,613 miles
    Test number
    118220626103
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about LM16 VCJ

Does LM16 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VCJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VCJ?
The MOT on LM16 VCJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VCJ done?
LM16 VCJ was recorded at 72,472 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,952 miles a year.
Has LM16 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VCJ has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 VCJ 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 LM16 VCJ find?
LM16 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front tyres close to bald on edges.; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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