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AJ12 NYU

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,190 mi
Last recorded87,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake travel high

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

oily gear box

Fail 6 Jul 2024 82,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

oily gear box

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 77,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 72,866 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2022 72,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2021 69,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 64,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,413 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 41,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure temp repair needs new lamp units to be fitted (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,272 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,214 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

hand brake over adjusted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,623 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 NYU is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

AJ12 NYU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NYU safe to buy?

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