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AK12 XMV

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,463 mi
Last recorded173,463 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,463 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 173,335 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded and broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE WARNING LAMP FLASHING (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements NSF SIDE LIGHT (4.2.2 (a))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/THIN AND IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TYRES WORN/BALD ON INNER EDGES IN SOME PLACES AND OUT OF SHAPE

NSF SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED, CHILD SEAT FITTED

OSR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATED AND IN POOR CONDITION- FRONT PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall , small cut, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 114,719 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash, (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall , small cut, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,765 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,150 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting bad on inner side wall [ adv replace]

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,685 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,487 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing slightly

small stone chips to front screen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,809 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 XMV is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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