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AV12 PDU

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,219 mi
Last recorded55,219 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,855 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 23,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,856 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PDU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

AV12 PDU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AV12 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 PDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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