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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,399 cc

LM59 LWRMOT history

LM59 LWR is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LM59 LWR black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,228 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 LWR
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
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 LWR was last recorded at 79,228 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 5,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,269 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,959 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,228 miles
  • 2025 – 73,269 miles
  • 2023 – 69,083 miles
  • 2022 – 65,050 miles
  • 2021 – 61,813 miles
  • 2020 – 58,274 miles
  • 2019 – 55,068 miles
  • 2018 – 51,314 miles
  • 2017 – 47,155 miles
  • 2016 – 42,503 miles
  • 2014 – 29,789 miles
  • 2013 – 21,055 miles
  • 2012 – 16,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,228 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,228 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    557503922851
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,228 miles (+5,959)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    252748654733
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,269 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    336479919579
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,260 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    746271554784
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,083 miles (+4,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    879718033264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,050 miles (+3,237)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    148154790113
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi casing loose but not insecure.

  7. Pass61,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    815380582716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMovement in the exhaust flexi not blowing

  8. Fail61,813 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    514784390085
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken before the flexi and centre rear
    • AdvisoryMovement in the exhaust flexi not blowing

  9. Pass58,274 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    459259540412
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,272 miles (+3,204)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    230388821948
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    579673514560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail55,067 miles (+3,753)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    829895162631
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass51,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    838885133014
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail51,314 miles (+4,159)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    183200221841
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass47,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    946847779614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,155 miles (+4,652)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    180783026171
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    644868205579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,503 miles (+12,714)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    632348644598
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,789 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,789 miles
    Test number
    245371714356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,055 miles (+4,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,055 miles
    Test number
    826737693241
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass16,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,100 miles
    Test number
    427106922364
    • NoteNs door mirror glass cracked

Questions about LM59 LWR

Does LM59 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 LWR is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 LWR?
The MOT on LM59 LWR is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 LWR done?
LM59 LWR was recorded at 79,228 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has LM59 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 LWR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 LWR 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 LM59 LWR find?
LM59 LWR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pedal wearing smooth; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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