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AV12 EAM

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EAM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 69,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 67,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 67,817 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,902 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner side wall split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / perished in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt stroke slightly sticking

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,188 miles

Front Tyres perished, strongly advise to change

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,755 miles

both front and r/h/r tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread very low @ 2 mm, extremely close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,257 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining coming away (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,426 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 EAM is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EAM, 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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AV12 EAM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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