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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MWDMOT history

LB12 MWD is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,763 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MWD
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 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MWD was last recorded at 79,763 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2019: 2,331 miles, lower than 55,258 miles on 2 Jul 2018.

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
79,753 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,763 miles
  • 2025 – 76,706 miles
  • 2023 – 74,990 miles
  • 2022 – 71,439 miles
  • 2021 – 69,024 miles
  • 2020 – 65,686 miles
  • 2019 – 2,331 miles
  • 2018 – 55,258 miles
  • 2017 – 50,139 miles
  • 2016 – 44,732 miles
  • 2015 – 40,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,763 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,763 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    526987896509
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,753 miles (+3,047)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    521525323743
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,706 miles (+1,716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    976001727942
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,990 miles
    Test number
    333857264124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,990 miles (+3,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,990 miles
    Test number
    786258876825
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass71,439 miles (+2,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    543520869639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit, early attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,024 miles (+3,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    490739549060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    392674901144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail65,686 miles (+63,355)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    751806202861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass2,331 miles (-52,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    2,331 miles
    Test number
    644767442684
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,258 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,258 miles
    Test number
    859790303923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,139 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,139 miles
    Test number
    345400477572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,732 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    721743349323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    748882965162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,310 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    295259255147
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 MWD

Does LB12 MWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MWD is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MWD?
The MOT on LB12 MWD is valid until 20 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 MWD done?
LB12 MWD was recorded at 79,763 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,714 miles a year.
Has LB12 MWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MWD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MWD find?
LB12 MWD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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