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AE10 MME

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,081 mi
Last recorded86,081 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 MME
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,081 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,081 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Coolant Leak ( Top Hose Clip Broken )

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,243 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 71,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 51,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,869 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,869 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT & BACK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR & NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,400 miles

n/s/r repeater damaged

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2020 44,400 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit + deteriorated

n/s/r repeater damaged

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,357 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

near side front tyre out side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cords showing

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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AE10 MME is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE10 MME, 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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AE10 MME is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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