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AX12 COJ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,039 mi
Last recorded42,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 COJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,039 miles

Various places are corroded underneath

Fail 9 Jun 2023 42,039 miles

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

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,887 miles

both front wishbones corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various Suspension Components Front & Rear Corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 35,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,581 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 27,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,881 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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AX12 COJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX12 COJ, 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 AX12 COJ registered?

AX12 COJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is AX12 COJ safe to buy?

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