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AO61 LGN

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,863 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,082 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 61,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,806 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 53,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,761 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 30,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,241 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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AO61 LGN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black 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 AO61 LGN, 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 AO61 LGN registered?

AO61 LGN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is AO61 LGN safe to buy?

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