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2012 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration LP12YMA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1120cc
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- Expires 23 Jan 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,528 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front wing partly detached
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,458 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026 6 Jun 20267 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,719 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,801 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))
11 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,801 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,744 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
13 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,735 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- small chip in front screen.
12 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- small chip in front screen.
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,322 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,904 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,485 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,095 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 27,095 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,947 MI
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LP12YMA was registered on 2012-07-25
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