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AJ12 XAT

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,858 mi
Last recorded140,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 140,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 129,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,986 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,827 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside Front Inner & Nearside Front Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,873 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edges worn

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has had a repair

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,064 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 XAT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

AJ12 XAT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XAT safe to buy?

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