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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MVWMOT history

LB12 MVW is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,442 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MVW
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 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MVW was last recorded at 89,442 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2020: 59,034 miles, lower than 59,549 miles on 28 Jun 2019.

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
86,721 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,442 miles
  • 2025 – 86,721 miles
  • 2024 – 86,096 miles
  • 2023 – 77,601 miles
  • 2022 – 72,089 miles
  • 2021 – 70,564 miles
  • 2020 – 59,034 miles
  • 2019 – 59,549 miles
  • 2018 – 46,566 miles
  • 2017 – 38,220 miles
  • 2016 – 29,979 miles
  • 2015 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,442 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake performance poor
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective support arm adrift from box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,442 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    167946770764
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective support arm adrift from box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail89,442 miles (+2,721)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    101544023222
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective support arm adrift from box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass86,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    755553628196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,721 miles (+625)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    557082647516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    634488740990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,093 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,093 miles
    Test number
    443682264108
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,093 miles (+8,492)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,093 miles
    Test number
    490107110702
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    337732178793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,601 miles (+5,512)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    838729872987
    • DangerousOffside Rear rough rotated
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,089 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    143173616163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,564 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    786857120619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,034 miles (-515)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    677743099664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    287304851307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,549 miles (+12,983)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    125462944601
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass46,566 miles (+8,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    528021022930
    • 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))

  16. Pass38,220 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,220 miles
    Test number
    864855473204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,979 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    689923937615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    568364175133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail24,554 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    665471175134
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 MVW

Does LB12 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MVW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MVW?
The MOT on LB12 MVW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MVW done?
LB12 MVW was recorded at 89,442 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has LB12 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MVW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MVW find?
LB12 MVW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; nearside rear lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam, and 6 more.

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