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AV61 XYR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front screen chipped

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 XYR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AV61 XYR, 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 AV61 XYR registered?

AV61 XYR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is AV61 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XYR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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