MOT Status
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118,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread groove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc are lightly scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wiper smear.
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/ perished in the inner & outer tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
front wipers starting to split worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 ZFU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZFU, 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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AO12 ZFU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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