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AV12 VJC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,896 mi
Last recorded142,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VJC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 142,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 142,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 4 May 2023 93,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 56,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,552 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 33,348 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 33,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 29,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 25,004 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 12 May 2016 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 17,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VJC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

AV12 VJC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AV12 VJC safe to buy?

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