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AO12 LJV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,462 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 31 Jul 2024 72,037 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,329 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 10 Aug 2022 61,563 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens condensation

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

Offside Rear light lens condensation

car smell of fuel inside

Fail 10 Aug 2020 51,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens condensation

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear light lens condensation

car smell of fuel inside

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts on the inner side wall

both front brake discs are worn on the inner face

Pass 2 May 2018 35,408 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms slight splits in rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LJV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 LJV registered?

AO12 LJV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is AO12 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 LJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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