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AV12 NEF

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,646 mi
Last recorded45,646 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 45,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 43,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre completely flat

Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,101 miles

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 22 Mar 2022 36,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,094 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,612 miles

park brake 16% ,,,, brakes worn and binding,,, will need attention

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,216 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 19,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NEF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

AV12 NEF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is AV12 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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