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AU12 XGV

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,419 mi
Last recorded84,419 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XGV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 84,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,989 miles

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,828 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,372 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 30,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,471 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 XGV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 AU12 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

Is AU12 XGV safe to buy?

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