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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LB12 SBXMOT history

LB12 SBX is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,170 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SBX was last recorded at 98,170 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,163 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,170 miles
  • 2024 – 84,744 miles
  • 2023 – 78,657 miles
  • 2022 – 70,222 miles
  • 2021 – 61,919 miles
  • 2020 – 55,809 miles
  • 2019 – 49,320 miles
  • 2018 – 40,841 miles
  • 2017 – 32,347 miles
  • 2016 – 26,168 miles
  • 2015 – 19,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,170 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,170 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    869289375797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,163 miles (+13,419)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,163 miles
    Test number
    849943712566
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,744 miles (+6,087)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    724022389898
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,657 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    406239361314
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Fail78,656 miles (+8,434)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    284165325053
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at floor area. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear front sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass70,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    378345572178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,222 miles (+8,303)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,222 miles
    Test number
    786672621049
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass61,919 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    658991023737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,809 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,809 miles
    Test number
    863211156065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,320 miles (+8,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,320 miles
    Test number
    233589037305
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass40,841 miles (+8,494)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    384623341781
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass32,347 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    743113144619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,168 miles
    Test number
    364052206787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,168 miles (+7,065)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,168 miles
    Test number
    865329574465
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre starting to crack
  15. Pass19,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,103 miles
    Test number
    466461095124
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 SBX

Does LB12 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SBX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SBX?
The MOT on LB12 SBX is valid until 11 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 SBX done?
LB12 SBX was recorded at 98,170 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has LB12 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SBX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 SBX 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 SBX find?
LB12 SBX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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