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AX12 DDF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DDF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,060 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,503 miles

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,232 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,138 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jun 2017 49,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,849 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 DDF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX12 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

AX12 DDF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AX12 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DDF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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