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Kia RIO

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,493 cc

LM61 YBJMOT history

LM61 YBJ is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM61 YBJ silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,309 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YBJ was last recorded at 165,309 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 13,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,714 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,595 miles
Average per year
8,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,309 miles
  • 2025 – 151,714 miles
  • 2024 – 136,542 miles
  • 2023 – 132,864 miles
  • 2022 – 132,479 miles
  • 2020 – 127,947 miles
  • 2019 – 126,158 miles
  • 2018 – 123,285 miles
  • 2017 – 105,993 miles
  • 2016 – 93,625 miles
  • 2015 – 85,271 miles
  • 2014 – 64,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,309 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,309 miles
    Test number
    796592050403
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,309 miles (+13,595)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,309 miles
    Test number
    449032150789
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,714 miles (+62)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,714 miles
    Test number
    252432412379
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,652 miles (+15,110)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    276439305078
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,542 miles (+84)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,542 miles
    Test number
    594478758546
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,458 miles (+3,594)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    345248949709
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,864 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    938068816979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    226999080278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,474 miles (+4,527)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    845756150575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass127,947 miles (+1,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    430519173083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass126,158 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,158 miles
    Test number
    591914290189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,285 miles (+17,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    170674309740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,993 miles (+12,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,993 miles
    Test number
    183803086780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,625 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    268554776635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail93,625 miles (+8,354)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    305385194464
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass85,271 miles (+20,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    599049596033
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  17. Pass64,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,276 miles
    Test number
    308975414320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YBJ

Does LM61 YBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YBJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YBJ?
The MOT on LM61 YBJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YBJ done?
LM61 YBJ was recorded at 165,309 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,683 miles a year.
Has LM61 YBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YBJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YBJ 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 YBJ find?
LM61 YBJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler.

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