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AO12 ZDL

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,183 mi
Last recorded29,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 29,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 27,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 25,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,518 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,412 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 ZDL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

AO12 ZDL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZDL safe to buy?

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