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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LO08 YZXMOT history

LO08 YZX is a grey petrol Kia RIO first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LO08 YZX grey Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,653 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 YZX was last recorded at 117,653 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,653 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,653 miles
  • 2025 – 113,175 miles
  • 2024 – 100,893 miles
  • 2023 – 88,542 miles
  • 2022 – 81,714 miles
  • 2021 – 75,265 miles
  • 2020 – 68,999 miles
  • 2019 – 64,922 miles
  • 2018 – 60,455 miles
  • 2017 – 55,972 miles
  • 2016 – 48,933 miles
  • 2015 – 46,843 miles
  • 2014 – 40,017 miles
  • 2013 – 33,430 miles
  • 2012 – 26,867 miles
  • 2011 – 18,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,653 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,653 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    716149286596
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail117,653 miles (+4,478)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    681032348003
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass113,175 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,175 miles
    Test number
    118000007122
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail113,175 miles (+12,282)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,175 miles
    Test number
    204797537983
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass100,893 miles (+12,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    942034528139
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,542 miles (+6,828)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    409423456188
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass81,714 miles (+6,449)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    164583264603
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass75,265 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,265 miles
    Test number
    187787901640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,999 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    648006928892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,922 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    911316074488
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,455 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,455 miles
    Test number
    721175619557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,972 miles (+7,039)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    533926084224
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low 195/55r15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass48,933 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,933 miles
    Test number
    518104776670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    367983205458
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass46,843 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    369493505200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    967388994186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,017 miles (+6,587)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,017 miles
    Test number
    845540394141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass33,430 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    565463093120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    858736302255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,867 miles (+8,559)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    148395302294
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  21. Pass18,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,308 miles
    Test number
    577299851131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 YZX

Does LO08 YZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 YZX is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YZX?
The MOT on LO08 YZX is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 YZX done?
LO08 YZX was recorded at 117,653 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has LO08 YZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YZX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 YZX 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 LO08 YZX find?
LO08 YZX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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