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AV12 PDZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PDZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,803 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,785 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 21 Sep 2021 74,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads wearing to tread wear bars BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,572 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6MM Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & O/S/R - 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,270 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 PDZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AV12 PDZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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