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AV61 XYH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 110,493 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 14 Jan 2026 110,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,748 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,202 miles

Central Rear exhaust joining flange is badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light mot working but the other three work fine (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,194 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,369 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,477 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 48,470 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,475 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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AV61 XYH 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 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 AV61 XYH, 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 AV61 XYH registered?

AV61 XYH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is AV61 XYH safe to buy?

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