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AK12 OET

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,622 mi
Last recorded53,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 53,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls & close to 10 yr old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & 10 yr old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,032 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,211 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 OET is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 OET, 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 OET registered?

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

Is AK12 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OET 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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