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Kia RIO

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LD12 LPLMOT history

LD12 LPL is a blue petrol Kia RIO first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LD12 LPL blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
171,958 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LPL
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
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LPL was last recorded at 171,958 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 47,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2025: 124,193 miles, lower than 157,065 miles on 21 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,193 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
47,765 miles
Average per year
11,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,958 miles
  • 2025 – 124,193 miles
  • 2024 – 157,065 miles
  • 2023 – 149,645 miles
  • 2022 – 132,031 miles
  • 2021 – 102,600 miles
  • 2020 – 77,270 miles
  • 2019 – 63,904 miles
  • 2018 – 59,702 miles
  • 2017 – 56,162 miles
  • 2016 – 50,758 miles
  • 2015 – 45,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,958 miles (+47,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    171,958 miles
    Test number
    263210530932
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  2. Pass124,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    424290805871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail124,193 miles (-32,872)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    746617579590
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass157,065 miles (+7,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,065 miles
    Test number
    553528655914
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,645 miles (+17,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,645 miles
    Test number
    649475910023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,031 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,031 miles
    Test number
    752597870242
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail132,021 miles (+29,421)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,021 miles
    Test number
    963034710702
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass102,600 miles (+25,330)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    882056070134
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,270 miles (+11,843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    797844518924
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,427 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    446527156802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    503090462816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,904 miles (+4,202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    151864613579
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,702 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,702 miles
    Test number
    281905387689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,162 miles (+5,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    251224938532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    639304302387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Perished

  16. Fail50,758 miles (+5,115)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    150071470696
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Perished

  17. Pass45,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    496324605229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,643 miles (+2,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    105154405250
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail43,086 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,086 miles
    Test number
    525212185014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,086 miles
    Test number
    679072085004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD12 LPL

Does LD12 LPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LPL is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LPL?
The MOT on LD12 LPL is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LPL done?
LD12 LPL was recorded at 171,958 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 11,157 miles a year.
Has LD12 LPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LPL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD12 LPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD12 LPL find?
LD12 LPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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