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Kia RIO

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,120 cc

LP12 VUSMOT history

LP12 VUS is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 21 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LP12 VUS red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,020 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VUS was last recorded at 120,020 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 7,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,294 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,726 miles
Average per year
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,020 miles
  • 2025 – 112,294 miles
  • 2024 – 104,518 miles
  • 2022 – 95,423 miles
  • 2021 – 83,118 miles
  • 2020 – 67,991 miles
  • 2019 – 50,509 miles
  • 2018 – 44,307 miles
  • 2017 – 38,383 miles
  • 2016 – 30,575 miles
  • 2015 – 21,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,020 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,020 miles (+7,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    100499755884
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass112,294 miles (+7,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    408876689587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,518 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,518 miles
    Test number
    987020089214
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,518 miles (+9,095)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,518 miles
    Test number
    208040313490
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,423 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    282608875336
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,423 miles (+12,305)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    691926666584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,118 miles (+15,127)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    848193262519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,991 miles (+17,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    333417901355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass50,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    643245033059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,507 miles (+6,200)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    416990732616
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,307 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    649641427003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    111699025596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,383 miles (+7,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    501163822785
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass30,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    148994064052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  15. Fail30,575 miles (+8,594)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    837605216640
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  16. Pass21,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    587808625197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VUS

Does LP12 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VUS is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VUS?
The MOT on LP12 VUS is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VUS done?
LP12 VUS was recorded at 120,020 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,144 miles a year.
Has LP12 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VUS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 VUS 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 LP12 VUS find?
LP12 VUS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears; brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts; brake pad(s) wearing thin rears.

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