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AV12 TLN

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush separating from outer casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 110,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 75,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,824 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Joint mid / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,323 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 28,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 21,868 miles

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

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

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 TLN is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

AV12 TLN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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