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AK12 OEW

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OEW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 88,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 88,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,532 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,080 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 72,080 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,151 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 58,985 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,041 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emissions clean - not detected by analyser

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 26,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 OEW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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