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AO12 EJF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 116,552 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 116,522 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 81,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,746 miles

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,077 miles

advise all four tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,147 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 EJF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

AO12 EJF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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