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AF12 MKO

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MKO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 137,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 130,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,886 miles

NS SIDE REPEATER LENSE DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION IN LIGHT UNIT

NSR SEAT BELT NOT CHEKCED, UNABLE TO GET ACCESS TO BELT/BUCKLE

OSR HUB BACK PLATE CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSEHS DETERIORATED

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,910 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

NSF SIDE REPEATER LENSE DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION IN LIHT UNIT.

OSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND BALD ON INNER EDGE, TYRE BADLY CRACKED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,262 miles

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,904 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGES

NSF SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED AND CONDENSATED

OSR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLUGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK NSF AND OSF, KNOCKING ALSO EVIDENT FROM STEERING

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,489 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

drivers headlamp lens cracked

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shapen

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

front wipers smear screen

Fail 20 Feb 2019 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shapen

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had repair

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

front wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had a repair

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had a repair

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,279 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,625 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 MKO is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 MKO, 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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AF12 MKO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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