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AV12 VHZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,097 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,948 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 63,948 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 49,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 45,792 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2017 37,079 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,631 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 VHZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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