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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MXEMOT history

LB12 MXE is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,625 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB12 MXE was last recorded at 122,625 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,931 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,694 miles
Average per year
7,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,625 miles
  • 2024 – 119,931 miles
  • 2023 – 116,010 miles
  • 2022 – 110,662 miles
  • 2021 – 105,626 miles
  • 2020 – 101,538 miles
  • 2019 – 87,042 miles
  • 2018 – 74,529 miles
  • 2017 – 54,771 miles
  • 2016 – 47,029 miles
  • 2015 – 43,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,625 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,625 miles (+2,694)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,625 miles
    Test number
    222783032184
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass119,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    757680135390
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,931 miles (+3,921)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    998997358087
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    908419558029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn to 2mm

  5. Fail116,010 miles (+5,348)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    123712446152
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass110,662 miles (+5,036)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,662 miles
    Test number
    210438109060
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    983297915760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,626 miles (+4,088)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    588654969808
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,538 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,538 miles
    Test number
    904601408013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,650 miles (+10,608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    581239457514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,042 miles (+12,513)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,042 miles
    Test number
    480209122389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,529 miles (+19,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    276181049354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass54,771 miles (+7,742)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    116364246869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,029 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    531496678975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    629084985117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXE

Does LB12 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXE?
The MOT on LB12 MXE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXE done?
LB12 MXE was recorded at 122,625 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,599 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXE 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 MXE find?
LB12 MXE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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