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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,343 cc

LX54 KXAMOT history

LX54 KXA is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LX54 KXA silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,663 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 KXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,343 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 KXA was last recorded at 38,663 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,650 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,663 miles
  • 2024 – 27,496 miles
  • 2023 – 18,896 miles
  • 2022 – 13,114 miles
  • 2021 – 12,275 miles
  • 2020 – 12,128 miles
  • 2019 – 11,549 miles
  • 2018 – 9,954 miles
  • 2017 – 6,562 miles
  • 2016 – 4,384 miles
  • 2015 – 2,858 miles
  • 2014 – 2,853 miles
  • 2013 – 2,840 miles
  • 2012 – 2,791 miles
  • 2011 – 2,716 miles
  • 2010 – 2,656 miles
  • 2009 – 2,594 miles
  • 2008 – 2,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,663 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,663 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,663 miles
    Test number
    461809488420
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail38,650 miles (+11,154)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    979146682165
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass27,496 miles (+8,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,496 miles
    Test number
    813926751158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass18,896 miles (+5,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    560062975307
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed prior to test
  5. Pass13,114 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    13,114 miles
    Test number
    950326774698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    12,275 miles
    Test number
    522954676082
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are in poor condition
  7. Fail12,275 miles (+147)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,275 miles
    Test number
    512528604407
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are in poor condition
  8. Pass12,128 miles (+579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    12,128 miles
    Test number
    389838435825
    • AdvisoryAll bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished
  9. Pass11,549 miles (+1,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    649193122478
    • AdvisoryBushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to crack in inner side wall
  10. Pass9,954 miles (+3,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    9,954 miles
    Test number
    438264529131
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil seeping
  11. Pass6,562 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    6,562 miles
    Test number
    931493988796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,384 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    4,384 miles
    Test number
    552132151395
    • AdvisoryWeeping gearbox oil
  13. Pass2,858 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    2,858 miles
    Test number
    686298925089
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass2,853 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    2,853 miles
    Test number
    136720134049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,840 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    2,840 miles
    Test number
    409551933029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,791 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    2,791 miles
    Test number
    916973232088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,716 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    2,716 miles
    Test number
    107017421067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,656 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    2,656 miles
    Test number
    931408520039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,594 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    2,594 miles
    Test number
    292069929011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    2,525 miles
    Test number
    850871738018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 KXA

Does LX54 KXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 KXA expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 KXA?
The MOT on LX54 KXA expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 KXA done?
LX54 KXA was recorded at 38,663 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,039 miles a year.
Has LX54 KXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 KXA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 KXA 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 LX54 KXA find?
LX54 KXA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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