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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,493 cc

LS59 GHYMOT history

LS59 GHY is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LS59 GHY black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,698 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GHY was last recorded at 115,698 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,247 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,451 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,698 miles
  • 2025 – 110,247 miles
  • 2024 – 103,470 miles
  • 2023 – 94,100 miles
  • 2022 – 84,733 miles
  • 2021 – 78,498 miles
  • 2020 – 76,596 miles
  • 2019 – 73,837 miles
  • 2018 – 72,435 miles
  • 2017 – 70,182 miles
  • 2016 – 68,197 miles
  • 2015 – 66,061 miles
  • 2014 – 63,738 miles
  • 2013 – 61,500 miles
  • 2012 – 53,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,698 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 seats removed at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    959807964889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail115,698 miles (+5,451)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    928098225522
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass110,247 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    102818504038
    • MinorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail110,247 miles (+6,777)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    256196555211
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass103,470 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,470 miles
    Test number
    115098339058
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail103,309 miles (+9,209)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    781348547427
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass94,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    307260996929
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  8. Fail94,100 miles (+9,367)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    152446779993
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  9. Pass84,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    276528355225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts unable to be tested
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  10. Fail84,733 miles (+6,235)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    525126271539
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts unable to be tested
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  11. Pass78,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    578719732410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,498 miles (+1,902)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    554333096774
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass76,596 miles (+2,759)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    528985795488
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,837 miles (+1,402)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    604700699159
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass72,435 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,435 miles
    Test number
    172438903348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass70,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    957762569424
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe at rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fog lamp cracked

  17. Fail70,716 miles (+2,519)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    668355619256
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe at rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fog lamp cracked

  18. Pass68,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    886743793993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking in the treads
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail68,197 miles (+2,136)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    973419438970
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking in the treads
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass66,061 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    761635500650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,738 miles (+2,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    569815454278
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Pass61,500 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    597999263252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,994 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    376828762463
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LS59 GHY

Does LS59 GHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GHY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GHY?
The MOT on LS59 GHY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GHY done?
LS59 GHY was recorded at 115,698 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LS59 GHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GHY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 GHY 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 LS59 GHY find?
LS59 GHY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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