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AU12 XHJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 103,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,350 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,455 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,980 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 25,980 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,019 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 XHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU12 XHJ?

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What year was AU12 XHJ registered?

AU12 XHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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