MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror cover missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror cover missing
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded going white (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded going white (0.1 (b))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre deteriorated
tyre size-185/65/15
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
offside front tyre deteriorated
tyre size-185/65/15
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
tyre size-185/65/15
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 ACY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AK12 ACY, 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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AK12 ACY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 May 2012.
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