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Kia RIO

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

S12 RLWMOT history

S12 RLW is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S12 RLW red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,851 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RLW was last recorded at 89,851 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,008 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
3,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,851 miles
  • 2025 – 88,008 miles
  • 2024 – 85,609 miles
  • 2023 – 83,413 miles
  • 2022 – 81,552 miles
  • 2021 – 79,284 miles
  • 2020 – 77,452 miles
  • 2019 – 73,434 miles
  • 2018 – 67,181 miles
  • 2017 – 60,599 miles
  • 2016 – 55,720 miles
  • 2015 – 48,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,851 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,851 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    434500876508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,008 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    908141312221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,609 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,609 miles
    Test number
    280056871292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    651558546472
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail83,413 miles (+1,861)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    664133904525
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass81,552 miles (+2,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    730260306823
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,284 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    412011807570
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass77,452 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    650550918445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,434 miles (+6,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    464435823438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass67,181 miles (+6,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    748957141532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass60,599 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    973637408966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,720 miles (+6,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    115116222447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail48,960 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    176791075052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass48,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    538861175013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RLW

Does S12 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RLW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RLW?
The MOT on S12 RLW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RLW done?
S12 RLW was recorded at 89,851 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,730 miles a year.
Has S12 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RLW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 RLW 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 S12 RLW find?
S12 RLW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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