MOT Status
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111,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch bite on floor, recommend repair
noise when reving
offside indicator side repeater lens cracked
vehicle only just meets smoke test manufacturing plate value
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline MOT pass. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished.
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror hangers. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine oil level over-filled.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline MOT pass. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished.
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level over filled
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level over filled
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()
front and rear number plates are water damaged
offside side repeater lens damaged
too clean to start smoke check
Offside Rear tyre out of shape
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
front number plate water damaged and is a borderline pass
rear number plate water damaged
too clean to start smoke check
windscreen wipers very poor
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount and dash cam ()
Offside Rear tyre out of shape
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
front number plate water damaged and is a borderline pass
rear number plate water damaged
too clean to start smoke check
windscreen wipers very poor
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 OEF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?
AK12 OEF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2012.
Is AK12 OEF safe to buy?
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