KIA RIO SO12GVN has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA RIO has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 102,056 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 15:32.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 20th December 2026.

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

SO12GVN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 2026102,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Back Plates Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Corroded
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202420TH DECEMBER 202599,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202320TH DECEMBER 202494,556 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 202394,556 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Top Bearing Noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side O\S And N\S Very Low (1.4.1 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202220TH DECEMBER 202387,874 MI
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 202287,874 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside H\B Low
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 202281,472 MI
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 202181,472 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside H\B Reading Low
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 202177,235 MI
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201920TH DECEMBER 202074,470 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Slightly Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Slightly Cracking In Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201820TH DECEMBER 201970,924 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 201731ST JULY 201859,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm Outer Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm Outer Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Sat Nav
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201631ST JULY 201748,865 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped Pads Aprox 65/70% Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm Outside Edge
FAILED30TH JULY 201648,865 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped Pads Aprox 65/70% Worn
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Tyre Very Worn Cord Showing (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Very Worn Inner Edge 2mm Replace
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm Outside Edge
PASSED28TH JULY 201531ST JULY 201640,909 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edges
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO12GVN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

SO12GVN MOT Comments

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SO12GVN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 102,056 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,850 miles

SO12GVN FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration SO12GVN was manufactured on Tuesday 31st July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 102,056 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 7,850 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO12GVN has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 18 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 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 SO12GVN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 SO12GVN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO12GVN Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 SO12GVN does have Tax. Read more

When does SO12GVN Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO12GVN 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 SO12GVN MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO12GVN will expire in 8 months on Sunday 20th December 2026. Read more

When did SO12GVN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO12GVN was on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 15:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO12GVN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for SO12GVN 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 SO12GVN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for SO12GVN we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO12GVN?

SO12GVN is registered as a 2012 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has SO12GVN done?

The odometer reading for SO12GVN at the last MOT in December 2025 was 102,056 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 7,850 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO12GVN?

The vehicle SO12GVN was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st July 2012. Read more

What colour is SO12GVN?

The official colour of SO12GVN is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SO12GVN have?

SO12GVN has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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