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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MSVMOT history

LB12 MSV is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,943 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MSV was last recorded at 120,943 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,327 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,616 miles
Average per year
5,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,943 miles
  • 2025 – 116,327 miles
  • 2024 – 112,532 miles
  • 2023 – 100,472 miles
  • 2022 – 89,885 miles
  • 2021 – 88,576 miles
  • 2020 – 86,824 miles
  • 2019 – 79,696 miles
  • 2018 – 73,079 miles
  • 2017 – 66,413 miles
  • 2016 – 60,920 miles
  • 2015 – 59,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,943 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Axle bushes perished/ worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,943 miles (+4,616)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    891341189471
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,327 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    532101981543
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,327 miles (+3,795)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    552895677114
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,532 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    946296379414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail112,531 miles (+12,059)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    436750199936
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,472 miles (+10,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    316595570599
    • 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))

  7. Pass89,885 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    304655105715
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail89,885 miles (+1,309)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    487940035769
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,576 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    736465707788
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes perished/ worn

  10. Fail88,576 miles (+1,752)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    379135066039
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes perished/ worn

  11. Pass86,824 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    569920039618
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail86,823 miles (+7,127)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    280482022868
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,696 miles (+6,617)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    244814867024
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,079 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    330994466411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,413 miles (+5,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    418600834981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass60,920 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,920 miles
    Test number
    979730448142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,457 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    535682365179
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 MSV

Does LB12 MSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MSV is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MSV?
The MOT on LB12 MSV is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MSV done?
LB12 MSV was recorded at 120,943 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has LB12 MSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MSV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MSV 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 MSV find?
LB12 MSV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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