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AO12 FXY

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,438 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 86,438 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 86,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,033 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,033 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,103 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Day running lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Day running lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,761 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,799 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,068 miles

wipers poor

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 FXY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO12 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

AO12 FXY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AO12 FXY safe to buy?

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