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AO12 ZFD

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 48,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 45,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,359 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 39,259 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,614 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,139 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 ZFD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

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

Is AO12 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZFD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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