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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MWUMOT history

LB12 MWU is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 15 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,096 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MWU was last recorded at 71,096 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,095 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,096 miles
  • 2024 – 67,443 miles
  • 2023 – 60,732 miles
  • 2022 – 54,896 miles
  • 2021 – 48,027 miles
  • 2020 – 42,929 miles
  • 2019 – 35,569 miles
  • 2018 – 28,725 miles
  • 2017 – 22,165 miles
  • 2016 – 14,935 miles
  • 2015 – 13,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,096 miles (+1)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    120385504116
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail71,095 miles (+3,652)1 dangerous6 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    827428673975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,443 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    922357070517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,900 miles (+5,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    469673094679
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,732 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    502127541106
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail60,732 miles (+5,836)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    778481830628
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass54,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    509326834262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished 195/55/16 Dot: 2417 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail54,896 miles (+6,869)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    694010515980
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished 195/55/16 Dot: 2417 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    385909341000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail48,027 miles (+5,098)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,027 miles
    Test number
    296532523360
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,929 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,929 miles
    Test number
    990862369406
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail42,929 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,929 miles
    Test number
    874017492374
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,569 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,569 miles
    Test number
    223960421537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,725 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    593932455182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,165 miles (+7,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,165 miles
    Test number
    399059388192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Pass14,935 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,935 miles
    Test number
    243980700591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,328 miles
    Test number
    519468875155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MWU

Does LB12 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MWU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MWU?
The MOT on LB12 MWU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MWU done?
LB12 MWU was recorded at 71,096 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has LB12 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MWU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MWU 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 MWU find?
LB12 MWU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front brake hose slightly damaged, and 7 more.

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