KIA RIO HV12VNL has 21 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA RIO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 92,076 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 15:26.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 7th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

HV12VNL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MARCH 202792,076 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 202692,076 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20257TH MARCH 202689,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Borderline (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Body Damage
  4. ADVISORY - All Backing Plates Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202589,542 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Borderline (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Body Damage
  6. ADVISORY - All Backing Plates Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH MARCH 20247TH MARCH 202586,095 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 202486,095 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Have Turned A Blue Colour Due To Rear Brakes Binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED6TH MARCH 202486,094 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both Number Plate Housings Are Not Fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearings Not Tested Due To Excessive Nearside And Offside Rear Brakes Binding
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Have Turned A Blue Colour Due To Rear Brakes Binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Close To Limits On Inner Pads Due To Brakes Binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20234TH MARCH 202482,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH MARCH 202382,657 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20224TH MARCH 202380,545 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 202180,368 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202013TH OCTOBER 202175,657 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 201913TH OCTOBER 202063,298 MI
FAILED3RD APRIL 201963,298 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201813TH APRIL 201952,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On Limit (3.5.1g)
FAILED10TH APRIL 201852,566 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On Limit (3.5.1g)
PASSED7TH APRIL 201713TH APRIL 201839,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Discs Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Low
FAILED7TH APRIL 201739,409 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Insecure Both (1.1.c.1c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Discs Worn
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Low
PASSED21ST MARCH 201613TH APRIL 201726,932 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low On Inside Edges
FAILED21ST MARCH 201626,932 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low On Inside Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH MARCH 201513TH APRIL 201612,819 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HV12VNL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 52% | MOT Failure Rate: 48%

HV12VNL MOT Comments

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HV12VNL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 92,076 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,577 miles

HV12VNL FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration HV12VNL was manufactured on Friday 13th April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 92,076 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 6,577 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HV12VNL has a 52% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 37 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 14 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Rio is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does HV12VNL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 HV12VNL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HV12VNL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 HV12VNL does have Tax. Read more

When does HV12VNL Tax expire?

The current Tax for HV12VNL will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HV12VNL MOT expire?

The current MOT for HV12VNL will expire in 11 months on Sunday 7th March 2027. Read more

When did HV12VNL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HV12VNL was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 15:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HV12VNL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for HV12VNL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HV12VNL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for HV12VNL we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 52% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HV12VNL?

HV12VNL is registered as a 2012 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has HV12VNL done?

The odometer reading for HV12VNL at the last MOT in February 2026 was 92,076 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,577 miles per year. Read more

How old is HV12VNL?

The vehicle HV12VNL was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 13th April 2012. Read more

What colour is HV12VNL?

The official colour of HV12VNL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does HV12VNL have?

HV12VNL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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