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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MFFMOT history

LB12 MFF is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,381 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MFF
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 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MFF was last recorded at 156,381 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 27,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,100 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
27,281 miles
Average per year
11,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,381 miles
  • 2025 – 129,100 miles
  • 2024 – 109,586 miles
  • 2023 – 104,656 miles
  • 2022 – 98,232 miles
  • 2021 – 92,863 miles
  • 2019 – 83,607 miles
  • 2018 – 74,268 miles
  • 2017 – 57,351 miles
  • 2016 – 49,441 miles
  • 2015 – 37,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ouer Wheel Arch Slightly Damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,381 miles (+27,281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    221600836037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ouer Wheel Arch Slightly Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,100 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    523461170427
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail129,100 miles (+19,514)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    678032237349
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    545686633484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,586 miles (+4,930)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    323536662941
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass104,656 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    401512983304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    930438613753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,230 miles (+5,367)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    478879969557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,863 miles (+9,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    388243913063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,607 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    223893183324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail83,478 miles (+9,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    260060959629
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass74,268 miles (+16,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    719248187719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass57,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    562322726708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,351 miles (+7,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    381770274164
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass49,441 miles (+11,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    548657555192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limits (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    427693285187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MFF

Does LB12 MFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MFF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MFF?
The MOT on LB12 MFF is valid until 26 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 MFF done?
LB12 MFF was recorded at 156,381 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 11,271 miles a year.
Has LB12 MFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MFF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MFF 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 MFF find?
LB12 MFF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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