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AO12 ASV

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ASV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 105,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged HAS A SLIGHT FLAT SPOT IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 37,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,119 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,662 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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AO12 ASV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO12 ASV, 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 AO12 ASV registered?

AO12 ASV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AO12 ASV safe to buy?

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