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AV12 LVR

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 116,069 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,438 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,849 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,176 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres have small cuts and cracking

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 LVR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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