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AJ12 YRN

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,033 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner edge causing tyre to bulge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 92,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,111 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,598 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,500 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YRN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

AJ12 YRN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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