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AK12 LHA

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 113,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 110,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Is Cut in The tread to The Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LHA is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LHA, 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 LHA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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