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AK12 LGG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,349 mi
Last recorded31,349 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 31,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 28,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 24,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 20,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 17,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 16,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,216 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,007 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 LGG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red 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 AK12 LGG, 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 AK12 LGG registered?

AK12 LGG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AK12 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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