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AJ12 AEM

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AEM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2025 49,929 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 49,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 42,355 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 42,355 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 35,887 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 35,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 26,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 22,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 14,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 8,377 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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AJ12 AEM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 AEM, 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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AJ12 AEM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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