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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LD12 LKAMOT history

LD12 LKA is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LD12 LKA black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,685 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LKA was last recorded at 128,685 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,456 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
9,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,685 miles
  • 2024 – 117,131 miles
  • 2023 – 104,880 miles
  • 2022 – 90,461 miles
  • 2021 – 75,479 miles
  • 2020 – 62,970 miles
  • 2019 – 50,728 miles
  • 2018 – 43,268 miles
  • 2017 – 36,125 miles
  • 2016 – 28,932 miles
  • 2015 – 22,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar link ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,685 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    800552202765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,456 miles (+11,325)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,456 miles
    Test number
    358117244238
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass117,131 miles (+12,251)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    719892893459
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass104,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    575972695995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,880 miles (+14,419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    528868332544
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass90,461 miles (+14,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    958974349385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,479 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    806598381646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar link ball joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail75,478 miles (+12,508)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    111818043081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on anti roll bar link ball joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,970 miles (+12,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    192216421529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,728 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,728 miles
    Test number
    448039456944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,480 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    409483693189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,268 miles (+7,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    510113857236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SIDE WALL CUT BUT NOT SHOWING CORD
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted
  13. Pass36,125 miles (+7,193)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    770835478687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,932 miles (+6,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    511407311579
    • AdvisoryN/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
  15. Pass22,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,366 miles
    Test number
    365434565090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 LKA

Does LD12 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LKA?
The MOT on LD12 LKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LKA done?
LD12 LKA was recorded at 128,685 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 9,854 miles a year.
Has LD12 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LKA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD12 LKA 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 LD12 LKA find?
LD12 LKA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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