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AO12 DVF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 39,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 32,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 21,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 16,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 13,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 12,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 10,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 9,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 6,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 4,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 2,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 2,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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 DVF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

AO12 DVF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AO12 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DVF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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