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AJ12 ENV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,510 mi
Last recorded112,510 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ENV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 108,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,084 miles

Front Upper misting of oil around edge of sump

general body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper misting of oil around edge of sump

general body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,346 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,973 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 ENV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red 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 ENV, 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 AJ12 ENV registered?

AJ12 ENV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AJ12 ENV safe to buy?

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