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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 CLYMOT history

LB12 CLY is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 287,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
287,439 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CLY was last recorded at 287,439 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,986 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,453 miles
Average per year
15,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 287,439 miles
  • 2025 – 282,986 miles
  • 2024 – 266,820 miles
  • 2023 – 248,671 miles
  • 2022 – 235,178 miles
  • 2021 – 219,094 miles
  • 2020 – 195,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,439 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,439 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    287,439 miles
    Test number
    937028799989
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass282,986 miles (+16,166)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    282,986 miles
    Test number
    633960803260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass266,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    266,820 miles
    Test number
    337803579966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail266,820 miles (+18,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,820 miles
    Test number
    255997655081
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass248,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    248,671 miles
    Test number
    643892001984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail248,671 miles (+13,493)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,671 miles
    Test number
    418417052668
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass235,178 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    235,178 miles
    Test number
    122634249216
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail235,178 miles (+16,084)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,178 miles
    Test number
    590672917884
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass219,094 miles (+23,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,094 miles
    Test number
    462727274317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass195,738 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    195,738 miles
    Test number
    597741428243
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Questions about LB12 CLY

Does LB12 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CLY is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CLY?
The MOT on LB12 CLY is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CLY done?
LB12 CLY was recorded at 287,439 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 15,266 miles a year.
Has LB12 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CLY has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 CLY 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 LB12 CLY find?
LB12 CLY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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