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AF12 TSZ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,113 mi
Last recorded134,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 134,113 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2024 131,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,688 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 127,688 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,350 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,408 miles

Nearside headlight dull / poor pattern

handbrake effort slightly low overall ...offside worst

knock heard and felt on steering column / rack ... advise investigation

Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,408 miles

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

Nearside headlight dull / poor pattern

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

handbrake effort slightly low overall ...offside worst

knock heard and felt on steering column / rack ... advise investigation

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlight dip beam dull / deteriorating pattern

Offside hand brake effort slightly low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight play in lower steering column linkage to rack area / joint

Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,814 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlight dip beam dull / deteriorating pattern

Offside hand brake effort slightly low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight play in lower steering column linkage to rack area / joint

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,758 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint boots pin-holed / weeping grease …. sealing in operating position …. advise replace soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,688 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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,844 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 TSZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

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

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