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AN51 EMS

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 EMS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,560 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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AN51 EMS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN51 EMS, 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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What year was AN51 EMS registered?

AN51 EMS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AN51 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN51 EMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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