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AU12 XGK

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,017 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 39,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front hanger corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr also have cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 34,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 30,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,542 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 27,542 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 24,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres splitting/cracking between treads

Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 1,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,383 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 XGK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 XGK, 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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AU12 XGK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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