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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LS12 EKKMOT history

LS12 EKK is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 276,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LS12 EKK red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
276,654 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EKK was last recorded at 276,654 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,654 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
18,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 276,654 miles
  • 2025 – 263,215 miles
  • 2024 – 244,713 miles
  • 2023 – 227,198 miles
  • 2022 – 208,099 miles
  • 2021 – 192,956 miles
  • 2020 – 181,447 miles
  • 2019 – 159,003 miles
  • 2018 – 138,163 miles
  • 2017 – 116,040 miles
  • 2016 – 93,927 miles
  • 2015 – 69,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,654 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlave cylinder pipe corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass276,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    276,654 miles
    Test number
    848310114781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlave cylinder pipe corroded

  2. Fail276,654 miles (+13,439)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,654 miles
    Test number
    814609112657
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlave cylinder pipe corroded

  3. Pass263,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    263,215 miles
    Test number
    767174652960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail263,215 miles (+18,502)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,215 miles
    Test number
    211198731485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass244,713 miles (+17,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    244,713 miles
    Test number
    787751842106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass227,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    227,198 miles
    Test number
    137928128319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

  7. Fail227,198 miles (+19,099)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,198 miles
    Test number
    447133007243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

  8. Pass208,099 miles (+15,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    208,099 miles
    Test number
    579056529835
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed requirements

  9. Pass192,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,956 miles
    Test number
    564677885637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail192,956 miles (+11,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,956 miles
    Test number
    943094826331
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass181,447 miles (+22,444)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,447 miles
    Test number
    606850764761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,003 miles (+20,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,003 miles
    Test number
    611683090844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,163 miles (+22,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,163 miles
    Test number
    788843311852
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low

  14. Pass116,040 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,040 miles
    Test number
    715813127922
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail116,038 miles (+22,111)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    935937127275
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,927 miles (+24,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    537421063195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass69,462 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    815154955061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

Questions about LS12 EKK

Does LS12 EKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EKK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EKK?
The MOT on LS12 EKK is valid until 17 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 EKK done?
LS12 EKK was recorded at 276,654 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 18,788 miles a year.
Has LS12 EKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EKK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EKK 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 EKK find?
LS12 EKK passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside side repeater slightly discoloured; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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