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AV12 VHY

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,408 mi
Last recorded234,408 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 234,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 192,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 139,965 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 3 May 2017 139,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 12 May 2016 87,967 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VHY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 VHY registered?

AV12 VHY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AV12 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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