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AJ12 NYL

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,046 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 125,878 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light Inoperative

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it connects to the drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it connects to the drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 125,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it connects to the drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it connects to the drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,518 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,142 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,721 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 87,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,236 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,236 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

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 NYL 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 73.3%.

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 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 NYL, 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 NYL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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