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AU12 XGD

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 58,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Foglight not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Also small cut not to cords ----195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Also small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,646 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Foglight not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Also small cut not to cords ----195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn / Also small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 30,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,355 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 19,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 19,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,492 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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AU12 XGD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AU12 XGD, 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 AU12 XGD registered?

AU12 XGD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XGD 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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