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AF12 MME

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,665 mi
Last recorded143,665 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MME
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 143,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 134,854 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR - 185 55 16 / 195 55 16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES = 185 55 16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm = 185 55 16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 134,854 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR - 185 55 16 / 195 55 16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES = 185 55 16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm = 185 55 16 87H (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,114 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR - 185 55 16 / 195 55 16

Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,574 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR - 185 55 16 / 195 55 16

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 127,787 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR (195 & 185)

Fail 27 Aug 2021 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR (195 & 185)

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and low tread ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,197 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

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 MME is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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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AF12 MME is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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