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AU12 ZDF

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZDF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 74,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,189 miles

Offside Daylight running lamp not working.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 72,187 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Daylight running lamp not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 67,520 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,026 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,580 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 ZDF is a 2012 Kia Rio in White 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

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

Is AU12 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZDF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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