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AO12 GKG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GKG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,030 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,030 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake discs backing plates worn down to disc

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,765 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 GKG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG registered?

AO12 GKG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AO12 GKG safe to buy?

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