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AV12 VNS

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,735 mi
Last recorded27,735 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 26,369 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,454 miles

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2023 24,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 24,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,633 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 23,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 21,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,402 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 items hanging low from interior mirror ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 19,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 items hanging low from interior mirror ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm, plus inner edge bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm, plus inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 12,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 10,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,005 miles

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 VNS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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