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AO12 OFZ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,701 mi
Last recorded88,701 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,232 miles

inner face rusted on n/s rear disc

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,957 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,996 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 OFZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

AO12 OFZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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