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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 KHAMOT history

LB12 KHA is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
73,757 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 KHA was last recorded at 73,757 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,416 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,757 miles
  • 2025 – 72,416 miles
  • 2024 – 71,126 miles
  • 2023 – 70,005 miles
  • 2022 – 69,146 miles
  • 2021 – 68,682 miles
  • 2020 – 68,003 miles
  • 2019 – 63,159 miles
  • 2018 – 56,146 miles
  • 2017 – 49,201 miles
  • 2016 – 42,319 miles
  • 2015 – 32,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,757 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode at spring supports

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,757 miles (+1,341)5 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,757 miles
    Test number
    574286496708
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode at spring supports

  2. Pass72,416 miles (+1,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,416 miles
    Test number
    151317212379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-sealed

  3. Pass71,126 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,126 miles
    Test number
    391259210260
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass70,005 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    835778115670
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF Shock Absorber corrdoded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail70,003 miles (+857)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    432361032091
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF Shock Absorber corrdoded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,146 miles (+464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    541312634401
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass68,682 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    191534331558
    • AdvisorySlight knocking at steering

  8. Pass68,003 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    476359960513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,159 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    659681774289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,146 miles (+6,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    214492432632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass49,201 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    229066759987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,319 miles (+9,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    548195164340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    387836375181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 KHA

Does LB12 KHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 KHA expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KHA?
The MOT on LB12 KHA expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 KHA done?
LB12 KHA was recorded at 73,757 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has LB12 KHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KHA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 KHA 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 KHA find?
LB12 KHA failed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 5 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected, and 6 more.

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