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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,399 cc

LT59 TWCMOT history

LT59 TWC is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2026.

LT59 TWC blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
141,175 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 TWC
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
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
3 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 TWC was last recorded at 141,175 miles on 3 May 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,839 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,175 miles
  • 2025 – 139,839 miles
  • 2024 – 138,798 miles
  • 2023 – 130,712 miles
  • 2022 – 123,448 miles
  • 2021 – 118,305 miles
  • 2020 – 114,922 miles
  • 2019 – 113,505 miles
  • 2018 – 109,788 miles
  • 2017 – 98,756 miles
  • 2016 – 91,781 miles
  • 2015 – 80,931 miles
  • 2014 – 70,522 miles
  • 2013 – 55,552 miles
  • 2012 – 42,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,175 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,175 miles (+1,336)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    769830857427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    564807263465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,839 miles (+1,041)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    538932370675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,798 miles (+8,086)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,798 miles
    Test number
    306540398774
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,712 miles (+7,264)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,712 miles
    Test number
    649901045079
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass123,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,448 miles
    Test number
    853282152248
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail123,447 miles (+5,142)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    299483703742
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass118,305 miles (+3,383)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,305 miles
    Test number
    533041248956
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,922 miles (+1,417)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,922 miles
    Test number
    635793219678
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,505 miles
    Test number
    684845406603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread 3mm and tread blocks perished

  11. Fail113,505 miles (+3,717)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,505 miles
    Test number
    435863563355
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread 3mm and tread blocks perished

  12. Pass109,788 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    950666123800
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail109,788 miles (+11,032)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    284143586809
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass98,756 miles (+6,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    496262023558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,781 miles (+10,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,781 miles
    Test number
    624640329828
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,931 miles (+10,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    914233389334
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brakes slight grabbing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt covered by child seat
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass70,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    367142564499
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail70,522 miles (+14,970)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    597542664206
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass55,552 miles (+12,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    195639053285
    • NoteSlight grabbing rear brakes

  20. Pass42,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,954 miles
    Test number
    309144462205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail42,954 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,954 miles
    Test number
    675304262201
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LT59 TWC

Does LT59 TWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 TWC is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 TWC?
The MOT on LT59 TWC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 TWC done?
LT59 TWC was recorded at 141,175 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has LT59 TWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 TWC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 TWC 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 LT59 TWC find?
LT59 TWC passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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