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AF12 VLP

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,801 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 59,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 45,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 32,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,660 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 VLP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

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