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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 HHGMOT history

LB12 HHG is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,086 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 HHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 HHG was last recorded at 94,086 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,086 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,086 miles
  • 2024 – 89,103 miles
  • 2023 – 82,524 miles
  • 2022 – 75,711 miles
  • 2021 – 71,981 miles
  • 2020 – 69,212 miles
  • 2019 – 61,691 miles
  • 2018 – 53,870 miles
  • 2017 – 41,797 miles
  • 2016 – 31,024 miles
  • 2015 – 23,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,086 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam - at Nearside and Offside (spring mountings (5.3.3 (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,086 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,086 miles
    Test number
    688635346663
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam - at Nearside and Offside (spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,086 miles (+4,983)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,086 miles
    Test number
    892626028243
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam - at Nearside and Offside (spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,103 miles (+6,579)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    449293198847
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~2mm, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle at Nearside and Offside (lower spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,524 miles (+6,813)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,524 miles
    Test number
    112653512653
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,711 miles (+3,730)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    918986843604
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass71,981 miles (+2,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    634140494748
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,212 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    610520825748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,691 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,691 miles
    Test number
    637078683505
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass53,870 miles (+12,073)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    874712285183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    275905196015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail41,797 miles (+10,773)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    482448011741
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass31,024 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    277024490027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,256 miles
    Test number
    129223755114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 HHG

Does LB12 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HHG is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 HHG?
The MOT on LB12 HHG is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 HHG done?
LB12 HHG was recorded at 94,086 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has LB12 HHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 HHG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 HHG 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 HHG find?
LB12 HHG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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