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AJ12 ENO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ENO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,071 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,701 miles

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

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,709 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 109,709 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,171 miles

185/65/R15/88T. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

185/65/R15/88T. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm tread depth and tread slightly deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm tread depth and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 45,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,038 miles

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

osr tyre wearing unevenly

rear wiper blade split

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 ENO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ12 ENO, 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 ENO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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