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AL10 TTK

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,757 mi
Last recorded133,757 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 TTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,037 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective to silencer joint heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 127,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective to silencer joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting and shock mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,628 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses are poor and have cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drop link boot is split

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle is slightly tight on release (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,628 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses are poor and have cracks (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drop link boot is split

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle is slightly tight on release (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working Pipe was off of the jets when tested. Refitted (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,123 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 109,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corrosion forming around bush area

Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,794 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corrosion forming around bush area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2019 95,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,496 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 84,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,463 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,829 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (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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AL10 TTK 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 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 AL10 TTK, 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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AL10 TTK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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