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AJ12 XAN

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,847 mi
Last recorded154,847 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XAN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,847 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 145,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 142,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,388 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,748 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,185 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 XAN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

AJ12 XAN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XAN safe to buy?

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