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AH08 MCD

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,888 mi
Last recorded121,888 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 MCD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,888 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2024 116,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2023 111,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,392 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,835 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 14 Aug 2018 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,988 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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AH08 MCD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AH08 MCD, 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 AH08 MCD registered?

AH08 MCD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is AH08 MCD safe to buy?

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