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Kia RIO

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,120 cc

LS12 YVLMOT history

LS12 YVL is a black diesel Kia RIO first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS12 YVL black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,472 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YVL was last recorded at 109,472 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,774 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,698 miles
Average per year
6,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,472 miles
  • 2025 – 98,774 miles
  • 2024 – 93,713 miles
  • 2023 – 85,384 miles
  • 2022 – 75,176 miles
  • 2021 – 72,698 miles
  • 2020 – 69,835 miles
  • 2019 – 65,030 miles
  • 2018 – 52,232 miles
  • 2017 – 45,615 miles
  • 2016 – 41,739 miles
  • 2015 – 36,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    500411963746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,470 miles (+10,696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    566178159644
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,774 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    831333169298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,713 miles (+8,329)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    695720252923
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    384704239545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail85,384 miles (+10,208)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    363066577100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working brake light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,176 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    536077624567
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking/perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass72,698 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    361926653245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,835 miles (+4,805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    334361699103
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front daytime running light not working

  10. Pass65,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    431128787210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,030 miles (+12,798)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    877323900043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,232 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    570557375350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    242220441126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,262 miles (+3,647)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    386464486443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass45,615 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,615 miles
    Test number
    157517618234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,739 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    721577011874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,161 miles
    Test number
    876306485010
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS12 YVL

Does LS12 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YVL is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YVL?
The MOT on LS12 YVL is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YVL done?
LS12 YVL was recorded at 109,472 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,798 miles a year.
Has LS12 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YVL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YVL 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 YVL find?
LS12 YVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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