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AV12 LRK

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,670 mi
Last recorded124,670 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 107,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,200 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,620 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 53,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,015 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 LRK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

AV12 LRK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LRK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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