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Kia RIO

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LS12 HPNMOT history

LS12 HPN is a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS12 HPN blue Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,893 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HPN was last recorded at 69,893 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,224 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,669 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,893 miles
  • 2024 – 66,224 miles
  • 2023 – 64,460 miles
  • 2022 – 61,404 miles
  • 2021 – 57,315 miles
  • 2020 – 55,093 miles
  • 2019 – 50,748 miles
  • 2018 – 45,267 miles
  • 2017 – 33,895 miles
  • 2016 – 28,320 miles
  • 2015 – 20,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,893 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    791341233425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,224 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,224 miles
    Test number
    396522227299
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail66,220 miles (+1,760)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    886640483384
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,460 miles (+3,056)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    443978020649
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass61,404 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    655890031708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    591219927478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,315 miles (+2,222)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    230487071600
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass55,093 miles (+4,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,093 miles
    Test number
    809173700135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    603936813546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,748 miles (+5,481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    530888593205
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass45,267 miles (+11,372)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    486310404105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    131781686256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,895 miles (+5,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    204251370583
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass28,320 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,320 miles
    Test number
    685273031249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail28,307 miles (+7,577)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,307 miles
    Test number
    973084483240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass20,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    229809175094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HPN

Does LS12 HPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HPN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HPN?
The MOT on LS12 HPN is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HPN done?
LS12 HPN was recorded at 69,893 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has LS12 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HPN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 HPN 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 HPN find?
LS12 HPN passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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