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AV12 XTT

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,354 mi
Last recorded27,354 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XTT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2mm tread 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 12,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05MM 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 12,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05MM 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 9,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 5,937 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2021 4,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 3,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 3,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 1,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 37,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 34,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,936 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 XTT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

AV12 XTT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is AV12 XTT safe to buy?

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