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AV12 AOS

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AOS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,903 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 102,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,252 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,102 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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AV12 AOS 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 AV12 AOS, 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 AV12 AOS registered?

AV12 AOS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AV12 AOS safe to buy?

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