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Kia RIO

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 NZSMOT history

LB12 NZS is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 15 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,169 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NZS was last recorded at 128,169 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,169 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,169 miles
  • 2025 – 119,722 miles
  • 2024 – 111,035 miles
  • 2023 – 100,919 miles
  • 2022 – 94,121 miles
  • 2021 – 83,745 miles
  • 2020 – 80,263 miles
  • 2019 – 74,559 miles
  • 2018 – 65,826 miles
  • 2017 – 60,485 miles
  • 2016 – 49,418 miles
  • 2015 – 39,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,169 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryClutch in poor condition.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,169 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,169 miles
    Test number
    764591567558
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch in poor condition.

  2. Fail128,169 miles (+8,447)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,169 miles
    Test number
    430066709540
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm and smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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 less than 2mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    808933002186
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,722 miles (+8,687)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    703296633052
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,035 miles (+10,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    828078861558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,919 miles (+6,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    395279715781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    758213459600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail94,121 miles (+10,376)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    239089645121
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass83,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    807014551542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,744 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,744 miles
    Test number
    373659461345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,263 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    138094143234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,559 miles (+8,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    231086293727
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass65,826 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    750343179108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,824 miles (+5,339)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    719685245188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass60,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    520954817511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,484 miles (+11,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    832926259622
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass49,418 miles (+9,626)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    129391634961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,792 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    357478085106
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be detected
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LB12 NZS

Does LB12 NZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NZS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NZS?
The MOT on LB12 NZS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NZS done?
LB12 NZS was recorded at 128,169 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has LB12 NZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NZS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 NZS 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 NZS find?
LB12 NZS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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