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AK61 ZHY

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,378 miles

General surface corrosion subframe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm worn bald edges no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre 2.8-3mm cracking edges no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 121,378 miles

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

General surface corrosion subframe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm worn bald edges no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre 2.8-3mm cracking edges no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm and surface cracking edges

Nearside day time running light not working

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

subframes surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 111,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm and surface cracking edges

Nearside day time running light not working

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

subframes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,857 miles

Front Brake discs inner face corroded edge

exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time

Fail 10 Feb 2023 102,857 miles

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

Front Brake discs inner face corroded edge

Front nearside and offside tyres worn edges/surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust joints heavily corroded no leaks at time

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 93,782 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance ( nearside slight bind by hand) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working fitted before 1/03/2018

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,230 miles

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

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

Nearside day time running light not working advise repair

Fail 10 Feb 2021 87,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside day time running light not working advise repair

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 82,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,279 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,131 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,046 miles

Offside parking brake only just met limits

Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,046 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake only just met limits

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AK61 ZHY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK61 ZHY, 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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AK61 ZHY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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