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AO12 XHG

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,474 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 71,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Stop and tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 68,685 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 53,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 53,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 41,789 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate light damage

Pass 31 May 2017 35,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed sat nav ()

Pass 19 May 2016 29,511 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 29,511 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,424 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 XHG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

AO12 XHG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AO12 XHG safe to buy?

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