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AV12 LVS

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,009 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear brake discs lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 81,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,955 miles

fuel tank dented

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,472 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

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 LVS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

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

Is AV12 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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