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AK12 OEF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,067 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 107,023 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,828 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,479 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 94,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 84,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,038 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,029 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 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.

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