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AJ12 XHT

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,661 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 47,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,137 miles

small cracks in o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bush

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,771 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 XHT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

AJ12 XHT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is AJ12 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 XHT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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