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Kia RIO

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,493 cc

LS55 FHPMOT history

LS55 FHP is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LS55 FHP red 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
72,969 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FHP was last recorded at 72,969 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2019: 49,384 miles, lower than 135,497 miles on 22 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,517 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,452 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,969 miles
  • 2025 – 66,517 miles
  • 2024 – 63,480 miles
  • 2023 – 60,278 miles
  • 2022 – 56,923 miles
  • 2021 – 54,134 miles
  • 2020 – 51,937 miles
  • 2019 – 49,401 miles
  • 2018 – 135,497 miles
  • 2017 – 44,534 miles
  • 2016 – 42,185 miles
  • 2015 – 39,602 miles
  • 2014 – 35,982 miles
  • 2013 – 33,536 miles
  • 2012 – 30,855 miles
  • 2011 – 25,831 miles
  • 2010 – 20,483 miles
  • 2009 – 15,557 miles
  • 2008 – 15,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,969 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear wiper blade rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,969 miles (+6,452)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    399420744343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass66,517 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    429283959458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake lagging
  3. Pass63,480 miles (+3,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    740198987823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and lagging slightly (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass60,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    178485540156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,278 miles (+3,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    624474936586
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass56,923 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    541770774666
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake lagging slightly
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber missing
  7. Fail56,923 miles (+2,789)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    488514129927
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake lagging slightly
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber missing
  8. Pass54,134 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    366183767667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,937 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    268260833855
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass49,401 miles (+17)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    910539887204
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail49,384 miles (-86,113)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    996281109209
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass135,497 miles (+90,963)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,497 miles
    Test number
    435207129766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,534 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    909548707816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,185 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    908836601876
    • AdvisoryRear Both Rear Tyres Lightly Cracking
  15. Pass39,602 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    869900735290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass35,982 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    627170834277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,536 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    787343033202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,855 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    718664132206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,831 miles (+5,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,831 miles
    Test number
    786858241241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass20,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,483 miles
    Test number
    732408530291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,483 miles (+4,926)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,483 miles
    Test number
    992068830252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass15,557 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    854528159225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,280 miles
    Test number
    393466058404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FHP

Does LS55 FHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FHP is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FHP?
The MOT on LS55 FHP 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 LS55 FHP done?
LS55 FHP was recorded at 72,969 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has LS55 FHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FHP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 FHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 FHP find?
LS55 FHP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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