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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 KGYMOT history

LB12 KGY is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,373 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KGY
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 valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KGY was last recorded at 91,373 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,377 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,373 miles
  • 2024 – 84,377 miles
  • 2023 – 79,662 miles
  • 2022 – 78,928 miles
  • 2020 – 72,265 miles
  • 2019 – 56,678 miles
  • 2018 – 42,965 miles
  • 2017 – 36,899 miles
  • 2016 – 35,053 miles
  • 2015 – 33,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,373 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    356678252639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,377 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    531822968785
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail84,308 miles (+4,646)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,308 miles
    Test number
    697039396358
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass79,662 miles (+734)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    493885742754
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass78,928 miles (+2,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,928 miles
    Test number
    166464835597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,030 miles (+3,765)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    414820113473
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass72,265 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    312005776784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail72,256 miles (+15,578)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    760867619446
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,678 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    607776471708
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroding
  10. Fail56,678 miles (+13,713)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    535900245861
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroding
  11. Pass42,965 miles (+6,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,965 miles
    Test number
    126083396266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint cover small split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass36,899 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    510811699152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,053 miles (+1,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    931892219370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass33,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    469418895109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,094 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    919528395162
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB12 KGY

Does LB12 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KGY is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KGY?
The MOT on LB12 KGY is valid until 5 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 KGY done?
LB12 KGY was recorded at 91,373 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has LB12 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KGY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 KGY 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 KGY find?
LB12 KGY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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