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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LM61 YAXMOT history

LM61 YAX is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LM61 YAX silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,884 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YAX was last recorded at 143,884 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,883 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,884 miles
  • 2024 – 126,574 miles
  • 2023 – 111,337 miles
  • 2022 – 96,756 miles
  • 2021 – 82,640 miles
  • 2020 – 68,748 miles
  • 2019 – 49,970 miles
  • 2018 – 45,908 miles
  • 2017 – 37,568 miles
  • 2016 – 32,768 miles
  • 2015 – 26,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,884 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,884 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,884 miles
    Test number
    529854382035
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail143,883 miles (+17,309)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,883 miles
    Test number
    176057412508
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass126,574 miles (+15,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,574 miles
    Test number
    106255452967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,337 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,337 miles
    Test number
    285382989275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail110,337 miles (+13,581)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    281380100131
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,756 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,756 miles
    Test number
    315553264293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail96,486 miles (+13,846)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    154646471851
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,640 miles (+13,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,640 miles
    Test number
    661730890572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass68,748 miles (+18,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    350371292271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    665681147905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,970 miles (+4,062)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    506553476045
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass45,908 miles (+8,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    177410883841
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass37,568 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    757453639522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,768 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,768 miles
    Test number
    326651390948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,809 miles (+6,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    184893554711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass20,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,049 miles
    Test number
    148403325411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YAX

Does LM61 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YAX is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YAX?
The MOT on LM61 YAX is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YAX done?
LM61 YAX was recorded at 143,884 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 11,506 miles a year.
Has LM61 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YAX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YAX 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 LM61 YAX find?
LM61 YAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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