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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LD12 LSFMOT history

LD12 LSF is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 1 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LD12 LSF red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
85,291 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LSF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LSF was last recorded at 85,291 miles on 20 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,288 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,291 miles
  • 2025 – 81,506 miles
  • 2024 – 78,482 miles
  • 2023 – 74,715 miles
  • 2022 – 68,432 miles
  • 2021 – 65,009 miles
  • 2020 – 60,479 miles
  • 2019 – 54,572 miles
  • 2018 – 49,513 miles
  • 2017 – 43,611 miles
  • 2016 – 36,762 miles
  • 2015 – 27,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack Play in OS steering arm - BOARDERLINE Play in OS rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Knocking in rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,291 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    485355930787
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail85,288 miles (+3,782)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    767954073758
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,506 miles (+3,024)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,506 miles
    Test number
    945713252615
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  4. Pass78,482 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    164443304823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,473 miles (+3,758)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    845445200352
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,715 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    386281035817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    744282916263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,431 miles (+3,422)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    620676550098
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass65,009 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    364585485419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    777932988741
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack Play in OS steering arm - BOARDERLINE Play in OS rear wheel bearing

  11. Fail60,479 miles (+5,907)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    617449399109
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack Play in OS steering arm - BOARDERLINE Play in OS rear wheel bearing

  12. Pass54,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    350183467609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,570 miles (+5,057)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    839607226867
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass49,513 miles (+5,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    474601237291
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    773144644639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail43,611 miles (+6,849)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    620686772815
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass36,762 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    473866461809
    • AdvisoryKnocking in rack
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing and split

  18. Fail36,758 miles (+8,865)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    283995195601
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryKnocking in rack
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing and split

  19. Pass27,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    757840395031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 LSF

Does LD12 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LSF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LSF?
The MOT on LD12 LSF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LSF done?
LD12 LSF was recorded at 85,291 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,154 miles a year.
Has LD12 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LSF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD12 LSF 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 LSF find?
LD12 LSF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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