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AK12 MGX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,372 mi
Last recorded105,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MGX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 105,372 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Splits on side wall no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 98,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 92,295 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 92,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 86,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 79,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,248 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre mis-shapen

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has slice in outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,574 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 MGX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 MGX registered?

AK12 MGX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 MGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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