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Kia RIO

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 CPEMOT history

LB12 CPE is a white diesel Kia RIO first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,354 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CPE was last recorded at 79,354 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,824 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,530 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,354 miles
  • 2024 – 75,824 miles
  • 2023 – 72,650 miles
  • 2022 – 69,093 miles
  • 2021 – 64,640 miles
  • 2020 – 62,824 miles
  • 2019 – 58,748 miles
  • 2018 – 56,170 miles
  • 2017 – 54,779 miles
  • 2016 – 49,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,354 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRBT parking brake efficiency just met

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 Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Covers fitted obstructing view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,354 miles (+3,530)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    647503791660
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRBT parking brake efficiency just met

  2. Pass75,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    862273922517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,822 miles (+3,172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    787375240625
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,650 miles (+35)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    946219338944
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  5. Fail72,615 miles (+3,522)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    818782918482
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing /side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  6. Pass69,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    274887060710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,093 miles (+1,914)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    655782516351
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,179 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    807935938350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,640 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    657722173349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,824 miles (+4,076)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    799811775839
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass58,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    312914720267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,748 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    809657919309
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass56,170 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    970061519431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,779 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    311903202674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass53,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    559901277193
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail53,160 miles (+3,605)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    531020382109
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass49,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    478790911842
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated.

  18. Fail49,555 miles3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    298759019558
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated.

Questions about LB12 CPE

Does LB12 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CPE is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CPE?
The MOT on LB12 CPE is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CPE done?
LB12 CPE was recorded at 79,354 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has LB12 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CPE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 CPE 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 CPE find?
LB12 CPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rbt parking brake efficiency just met.

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