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Kia RIO

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 CWUMOT history

LB12 CWU is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,530 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CWU was last recorded at 176,530 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 10,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,175 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,355 miles
Average per year
11,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,530 miles
  • 2025 – 166,175 miles
  • 2024 – 153,419 miles
  • 2023 – 138,097 miles
  • 2022 – 124,119 miles
  • 2021 – 120,063 miles
  • 2020 – 112,963 miles
  • 2019 – 104,500 miles
  • 2018 – 98,500 miles
  • 2017 – 89,518 miles
  • 2016 – 71,728 miles
  • 2015 – 55,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,530 miles
    Test number
    805534255557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,530 miles (+10,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,530 miles
    Test number
    302278528711
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass166,175 miles (+12,756)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    904033442759
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass153,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,419 miles
    Test number
    917986249940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,416 miles (+15,319)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,416 miles
    Test number
    234885026600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass138,097 miles (+13,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    482590067018
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,119 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    977222145807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,114 miles (+4,051)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,114 miles
    Test number
    646963240512
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass120,063 miles (+7,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    527843987308
    • 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))

  10. Pass112,963 miles (+8,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    313694421818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass104,500 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    966587332355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,500 miles (+8,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,500 miles
    Test number
    158939841017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,518 miles (+17,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    561682773779
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear

  14. Pass71,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    150647844339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,728 miles (+15,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    885315046158
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass55,741 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    199882425208
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

  17. Fail55,741 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    395952225244
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre

Questions about LB12 CWU

Does LB12 CWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CWU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CWU?
The MOT on LB12 CWU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CWU done?
LB12 CWU was recorded at 176,530 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,489 miles a year.
Has LB12 CWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CWU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CWU 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 CWU find?
LB12 CWU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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