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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,399 cc

LR09 GRFMOT history

LR09 GRF is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LR09 GRF blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,872 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 GRF was last recorded at 97,872 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,872 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,872 miles
  • 2025 – 90,598 miles
  • 2024 – 84,390 miles
  • 2023 – 79,403 miles
  • 2022 – 75,338 miles
  • 2021 – 70,936 miles
  • 2019 – 58,806 miles
  • 2018 – 52,639 miles
  • 2017 – 45,733 miles
  • 2016 – 38,365 miles
  • 2015 – 29,762 miles
  • 2014 – 24,222 miles
  • 2013 – 20,707 miles
  • 2012 – 17,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,872 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bindRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened back axle corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,872 miles
    Test number
    682777082775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened back axle corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,872 miles (+7,274)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,872 miles
    Test number
    352852012275
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened back axle corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass90,598 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    531845234245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail90,598 miles (+6,208)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    894530245792
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass84,390 miles (+4,987)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    740772482687
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  6. Pass79,403 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    718885130034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail79,395 miles (+4,057)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    926969637654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass75,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,338 miles
    Test number
    483320177959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,338 miles (+4,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,338 miles
    Test number
    202149589080
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass70,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,936 miles
    Test number
    217734289049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail70,936 miles (+12,130)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,936 miles
    Test number
    987525371201
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working n/s + o/s side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,806 miles (+6,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    118512226888
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low at 2.5-3mm approx
  13. Pass52,639 miles (+6,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    676099123458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms getting corroded
  14. Pass45,733 miles (+7,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    238969064751
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting worn on inner edge
  15. Pass38,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    126713260521
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% worn approx
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
  16. Fail38,365 miles (+8,603)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    663423592367
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% worn approx
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
  17. Pass29,762 miles (+5,540)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,762 miles
    Test number
    538677055060
    • NoteCut in rear tyre tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm tread depth on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres perished
  18. Pass24,222 miles (+3,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    946877154069
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteRear tyres perished
  19. Pass20,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,707 miles
    Test number
    146509153428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,707 miles (+3,091)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,707 miles
    Test number
    135209053057
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
  21. Pass17,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    786709052004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 GRF

Does LR09 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 GRF is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 GRF?
The MOT on LR09 GRF is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 GRF done?
LR09 GRF was recorded at 97,872 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LR09 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 GRF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 GRF 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 LR09 GRF find?
LR09 GRF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear slight brake bind; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened back axle corroded but not excessive.

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