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AJ61 EKY

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,403 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 86,543 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,572 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,279 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 31 May 2018 49,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,811 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,698 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 26,179 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AJ61 EKY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 AJ61 EKY, 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 AJ61 EKY registered?

AJ61 EKY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EKY safe to buy?

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