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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MVRMOT history

LB12 MVR is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,606 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MVR
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MVR was last recorded at 86,606 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,602 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,606 miles
  • 2025 – 80,765 miles
  • 2024 – 77,330 miles
  • 2023 – 73,972 miles
  • 2022 – 71,465 miles
  • 2021 – 68,839 miles
  • 2019 – 63,187 miles
  • 2018 – 58,348 miles
  • 2017 – 52,805 miles
  • 2016 – 44,451 miles
  • 2015 – 35,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,606 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,606 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    677050669008
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail86,602 miles (+5,837)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    468081523515
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,765 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    775032361495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,330 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    764257453573
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,972 miles (+2,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    181939065864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,465 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,465 miles
    Test number
    744001092834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,839 miles (+5,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    441916559886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    210523516274
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail63,186 miles (+4,838)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,186 miles
    Test number
    644565373092
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    247057291658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail58,347 miles (+5,542)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,347 miles
    Test number
    732559649996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass52,805 miles (+8,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    753894078667
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass44,451 miles (+8,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,451 miles
    Test number
    593842373677
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass35,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    417015685104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MVR

Does LB12 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MVR is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MVR?
The MOT on LB12 MVR is valid until 30 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 MVR done?
LB12 MVR was recorded at 86,606 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has LB12 MVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MVR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MVR 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 MVR find?
LB12 MVR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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