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LB12CXM
2012 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1396cc
General Information
- Registration LB12CXM
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1396cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 79,934 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake backing plates corroded
- clutch/gear selector worn difficulty to engage gears
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension components corroded
- o/s/r light lens damaged
- o/s side repeater damaged
- n/s screen washer poor
- metal brake pipes corroded
- front suspension components corroded
- wiper blades deteriorated
- front brake discs corroded
- coil springs corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 79,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front backing plates corroded.
- Front suspension components corroded.
- Metal brake pipes corroded.
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rotational noise from aux belt area.
- Rear suspension components corroded.
- Rear backing plates corroded.
- Auxillary drive belt perished.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Tail-light cracked.
- Coil springs corroded.
- Offside Side repeater cracked.
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,568 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
9 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,457 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- o/s/r light lens damaged
- n/s/r brake discs discoloured
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly with cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- front lower suspension arms corroded
- front brake discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly with cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- o/s/r light lens damaged
- n/s/r brake discs discoloured
- front lower suspension arms corroded
- front brake discs corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,122 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r light lens damaged
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,013 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r light lens cracked
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,013 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- o/s/r light lens cracked
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,407 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear inner position lamp not working
- Offside rear outer light lens cracked/damaged
- Auxiliary belt deteriorated
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,798 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,629 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 11 Jun 202630 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,825 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018 11 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,720 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LB12CXM was registered on 2012-06-26
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