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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LS12 HPZMOT history

LS12 HPZ is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS12 HPZ red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,974 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HPZ was last recorded at 120,974 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,860 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
7,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,974 miles
  • 2025 – 117,308 miles
  • 2024 – 110,025 miles
  • 2023 – 103,885 miles
  • 2022 – 99,811 miles
  • 2021 – 93,227 miles
  • 2020 – 89,873 miles
  • 2019 – 85,374 miles
  • 2018 – 77,971 miles
  • 2017 – 66,532 miles
  • 2016 – 53,811 miles
  • 2015 – 39,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,974 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All four wheel rims slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres perished and cracked around the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre perished on side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,974 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    5341531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,860 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    5237708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,308 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    351499979930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass110,025 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    707477059301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,885 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,885 miles
    Test number
    104085487993
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    989926565113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail99,811 miles (+6,584)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    740671325182
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass93,227 miles (+3,354)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    924244297791
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,873 miles (+4,499)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    711569422364
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass85,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    649871067563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail85,374 miles (+7,403)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    918101444385
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,971 miles
    Test number
    651799961533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,971 miles (+11,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,971 miles
    Test number
    298007209553
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,532 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    419738340689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,423 miles (+12,612)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    147574026714
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread very low. (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and insecure. (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass53,811 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    549908647853
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel rims slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked around the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished on side wall

  17. Fail53,787 miles (+14,317)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    310254528958
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four wheel rims slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked around the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished on side wall

  18. Pass39,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    697431995083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,470 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    147120095467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 HPZ

Does LS12 HPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HPZ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HPZ?
The MOT on LS12 HPZ is valid until 11 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 HPZ done?
LS12 HPZ was recorded at 120,974 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
Has LS12 HPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HPZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 HPZ 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 HPZ find?
LS12 HPZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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