L12LLC

KIA RIO (2009)

MOT & Tax Status for L12LLC

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Tax Status

Taxed

Due 01 Aug 2027

MOT Status

Not valid

Expires 10 Sep 2026

Colour

SILVER

⛽ Running Cost

What this KIA costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

62.9 mpg

Estimated from 119 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

13.9p

At 192.5p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£96.27

Approx. 50L tank

Yearly fuel

£1,029

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 8074 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

RIO

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Engine Size

1,493 cc

First Registered

Aug 2009

First Used on Road

10 Aug 2009

CO2 Emissions

119 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Revenue Weight

2,287 kg

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

08 Dec 2025

Safety Recall

Unknown

Export Marker

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 205/45R16

All four wheels 16" wheel

205/45R16 S 83

Fitted to front and rear

Width

205 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed S

112 mph

Max speed

Load 83

487 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

About L12LLC

Registration L12LLC is a 2009 silver KIA RIO with a 1,493cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 17 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for L12LLC expired on 10 September 2026, 5 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 August 2027, 320 days from today.

The vehicle has 20 MOT tests on record, including 14 passes and 6 failures, with 40 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 95,211 miles on 07 September 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 5,467 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 119 g/km.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for L12LLC. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT History 20 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 210143806461
Mileage recorded: 95,211 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MOT test number: 637797930942
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026
Mileage recorded: 93,079 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY drive belt cracked

ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre

MOT test number: 231562581223
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2025
Mileage recorded: 89,096 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 112818563960
Mileage recorded: 89,096 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 320372004151
Mileage recorded: 84,054 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 427028435687
Mileage recorded: 78,784 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

MOT test number: 646516638463
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022
Mileage recorded: 75,322 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 706924882994
Mileage recorded: 75,322 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 789856347650
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021
Mileage recorded: 70,254 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 222479935564
Mileage recorded: 62,702 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 455609815265
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016
Mileage recorded: 36,731 MI
Registration at time of test: L12LLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

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Data last updated: 13 Sep 2026 at 15:59. Run a fresh check for the latest data.

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