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A5 NFA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,878 mi
Last recorded19,878 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2024 19,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 16,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 14,404 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 12,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 10,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,076 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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A5 NFA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 NFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 NFA registered?

A5 NFA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is A5 NFA safe to buy?

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