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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 KGXMOT history

LB12 KGX is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
84,998 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KGX was last recorded at 84,998 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,998 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,998 miles
  • 2024 – 68,825 miles
  • 2023 – 51,408 miles
  • 2022 – 45,500 miles
  • 2020 – 40,490 miles
  • 2019 – 35,905 miles
  • 2018 – 33,704 miles
  • 2017 – 31,778 miles
  • 2016 – 28,173 miles
  • 2015 – 24,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,998 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    452114977949
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail84,998 miles (+16,173)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    521318443441
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass68,825 miles (+17,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    499071410250
    • 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))
  4. Pass51,408 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    910198674229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,404 miles (+388)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    956499794471
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass51,016 miles (+5,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    221747278174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass45,500 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    841781640438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,490 miles (+4,585)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,490 miles
    Test number
    197022460038
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass35,905 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    114814967821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail35,889 miles (+2,185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    309115605653
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake low effort
  11. Pass33,704 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    538495910109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass31,778 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    236391286556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,173 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    635992311719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,708 miles
    Test number
    838601585149
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB12 KGX

Does LB12 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 KGX expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KGX?
The MOT on LB12 KGX expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 KGX done?
LB12 KGX was recorded at 84,998 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has LB12 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KGX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 KGX 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 KGX find?
LB12 KGX passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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