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AK12 RDO

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf door /wing damage

nsf mirror housing cover missing

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,338 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,183 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

cosmetic damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper taped on (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2019 58,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

engine oil level low

Fail 25 May 2019 58,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer door handle damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 18 May 2018 48,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Front tyre has deterioration with cracks to side walls

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some deterioration with cracks to side walls

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 May 2018 48,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has deterioration with cracks to side walls

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some deterioration with cracks to side walls

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 May 2017 40,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 40,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front advise tyre starting crack/split/ seperate on inside

advise most panals damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 33,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 24,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,222 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 RDO is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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