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AK12 ACY

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ACY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 129,712 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2024 125,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 29 May 2024 125,533 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 122,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 116,520 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2022 116,261 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,186 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 108,186 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,182 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,182 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 84,633 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 77,142 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 68,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,791 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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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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