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Kia RIO

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LT12 HWDMOT history

LT12 HWD is a silver petrol Kia RIO first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LT12 HWD silver Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,217 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HWD was last recorded at 171,217 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,321 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,896 miles
Average per year
12,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,217 miles
  • 2025 – 162,321 miles
  • 2024 – 153,640 miles
  • 2023 – 145,985 miles
  • 2022 – 137,675 miles
  • 2021 – 128,427 miles
  • 2020 – 119,704 miles
  • 2019 – 104,148 miles
  • 2018 – 85,387 miles
  • 2017 – 65,742 miles
  • 2016 – 45,816 miles
  • 2015 – 32,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,217 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort. (1.2.1 (c))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,217 miles (+8,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,217 miles
    Test number
    880557903557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort. (1.2.1 (c))
  2. Pass162,321 miles (+8,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,321 miles
    Test number
    898349457175
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass153,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,640 miles
    Test number
    172269303397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,640 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,640 miles
    Test number
    870844221936
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail153,633 miles (+7,648)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,633 miles
    Test number
    499025138391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
  6. Pass145,985 miles (+8,310)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,985 miles
    Test number
    969244843173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust join corroded
  7. Pass137,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,675 miles
    Test number
    868284361202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail137,672 miles (+9,245)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    443782181486
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass128,427 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    707096851953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch metal pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f top suspension mount
  10. Fail128,427 miles (+8,723)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    804592000367
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch metal pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f top suspension mount
  11. Pass119,704 miles (+15,556)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,704 miles
    Test number
    602369188186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,148 miles (+18,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,148 miles
    Test number
    345314636146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,387 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    892724519898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,375 miles (+19,633)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    525778847553
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass65,742 miles (+19,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,742 miles
    Test number
    393489724869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,816 miles (+13,564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,816 miles
    Test number
    889570735507
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also cut on side wall not deep enough to reach cord. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass32,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    395563365045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 HWD

Does LT12 HWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HWD is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HWD?
The MOT on LT12 HWD is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HWD done?
LT12 HWD was recorded at 171,217 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 12,542 miles a year.
Has LT12 HWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HWD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 HWD 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 LT12 HWD find?
LT12 HWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort..

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