KIA RIO ST12VRM has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA RIO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,480 miles 4 weeks ago on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 07:26.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 7th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

ST12VRM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 2027126,480 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drl Not Working
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20257TH OCTOBER 2026121,469 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20247TH OCTOBER 2025116,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2024116,044 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202331ST MAY 2024111,025 MI
FAILED31ST MAY 2023111,014 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20224TH MARCH 2023105,873 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2022105,848 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 20202ND JANUARY 2022101,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Noise From Top Mount
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20202ND JANUARY 202188,652 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 201928TH JULY 202086,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH JULY 201986,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED24TH JULY 201826TH JULY 201982,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Daytime Running Light In-Op
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Position Light In-Op
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH JULY 201726TH JULY 201878,061 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 201626TH JULY 201760,890 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Slightly Smeering
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED8TH JULY 201660,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Slightly Smeering Windscreen
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH JULY 201526TH JULY 201641,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

ST12VRM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

ST12VRM MOT Comments

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ST12VRM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,480 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,034 miles

ST12VRM FAQs

This Kia Rio with registration ST12VRM was manufactured on Thursday 26th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,480 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 9,034 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Kia Rio beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means ST12VRM has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Rio has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 14 Major, 0 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 Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does ST12VRM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 ST12VRM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is ST12VRM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 ST12VRM does have Tax. Read more

When does ST12VRM Tax expire?

The current Tax for ST12VRM will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 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 ST12VRM MOT expire?

The current MOT for ST12VRM will expire in 11 months on Thursday 7th October 2027. Read more

When did ST12VRM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for ST12VRM was on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 07:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has ST12VRM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for ST12VRM we can see 12 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 ST12VRM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for ST12VRM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is ST12VRM?

ST12VRM is registered as a 2012 Kia Rio. Read more

How many miles has ST12VRM done?

The odometer reading for ST12VRM at the last MOT in October 2026 was 126,480 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 9,034 miles per year. Read more

How old is ST12VRM?

The vehicle ST12VRM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 26th July 2012. Read more

What colour is ST12VRM?

The official colour of ST12VRM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does ST12VRM have?

ST12VRM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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