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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MDEMOT history

LB12 MDE is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,598 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MDE was last recorded at 65,598 miles on 7 May 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2025: 60,403 miles, lower than 60,553 miles on 26 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,510 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,598 miles
  • 2025 – 60,403 miles
  • 2024 – 55,674 miles
  • 2023 – 50,658 miles
  • 2022 – 43,525 miles
  • 2021 – 39,818 miles
  • 2020 – 36,807 miles
  • 2019 – 34,086 miles
  • 2018 – 30,808 miles
  • 2017 – 27,282 miles
  • 2016 – 23,763 miles
  • 2015 – 19,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,598 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S/RRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,598 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    185211447487
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S/R

  2. Fail65,510 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    460527216852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Excessively hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S/R

  3. Pass60,403 miles (-150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,403 miles
    Test number
    257359210361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,553 miles (+4,879)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    654729108910
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass55,674 miles (+5,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    195762684604
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,658 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    546175897589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,525 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    470194216156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,818 miles
    Test number
    530473145978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,818 miles (+3,011)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,818 miles
    Test number
    783405342710
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass36,807 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,807 miles
    Test number
    476991416586
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joints and supports

  11. Pass34,086 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    967383687485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    170136896692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail30,808 miles (+3,526)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    739467613060
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass27,282 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    963547479589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,763 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,763 miles
    Test number
    478995161345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,393 miles
    Test number
    838054665159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MDE

Does LB12 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MDE is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MDE?
The MOT on LB12 MDE is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MDE done?
LB12 MDE was recorded at 65,598 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has LB12 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MDE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MDE find?
LB12 MDE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s/r.

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