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AV12 VNT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,515 mi
Last recorded134,515 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 134,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 131,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 123,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 93,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,176 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,410 miles

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 VNT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

AV12 VNT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is AV12 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VNT shows 12 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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