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Kia RIO

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,120 cc

LS12 EDUMOT history

LS12 EDU is a silver diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LS12 EDU silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,736 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EDU was last recorded at 104,736 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,821 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,915 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,736 miles
  • 2025 – 98,821 miles
  • 2024 – 91,369 miles
  • 2023 – 85,237 miles
  • 2022 – 79,833 miles
  • 2021 – 74,139 miles
  • 2020 – 69,011 miles
  • 2019 – 62,729 miles
  • 2018 – 55,988 miles
  • 2017 – 49,433 miles
  • 2016 – 42,340 miles
  • 2015 – 35,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    560348742690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail104,734 miles (+5,913)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    703081535709
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,821 miles (+7,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,821 miles
    Test number
    522654814564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking/deterioration to dpf pressure pipe

  4. Pass91,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    557372566143
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail91,369 miles (+6,132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    626932228699
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    280175812394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,236 miles (+5,403)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,236 miles
    Test number
    421666389465
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    434979882149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail79,833 miles (+5,694)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    694941027572
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,139 miles (+5,128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    985224253439
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,011 miles (+6,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,011 miles
    Test number
    600489015173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    468590239950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,729 miles (+6,741)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    158880635194
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass55,988 miles (+6,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    894641956631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass49,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    485238150237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail49,433 miles (+7,093)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    425329873009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass42,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    243362633901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,340 miles (+7,220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    767116306629
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass35,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    337373685087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EDU

Does LS12 EDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EDU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EDU?
The MOT on LS12 EDU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EDU done?
LS12 EDU was recorded at 104,736 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has LS12 EDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EDU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EDU 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 LS12 EDU find?
LS12 EDU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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