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AF12 MKE

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,695 mi
Last recorded67,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 46,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 45,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,026 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

flat spots in nsr rear tyre inner section of tread

front wipers smear screen slightly

ns inner cv boot leaking grease through clip

osr tyre unevenly worn on inner section of tread

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front anti roll bar link boot leaking grease

uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,762 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 30,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,493 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN/BALD ON EDGES AND TREAD DOWN TO 2-3MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,542 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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AF12 MKE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF12 MKE, 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 AF12 MKE registered?

AF12 MKE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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