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A7 JGE

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 131,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 116,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 111,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,038 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,616 miles

both front brake discs ridged

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A7 JGE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A7 JGE, 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 A7 JGE registered?

A7 JGE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A7 JGE safe to buy?

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