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AX12 DDL

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,251 mi
Last recorded46,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,251 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2021 46,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,611 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,195 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Chip on windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2015 21,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads low on inner edges 2mm

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 DDL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

AX12 DDL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AX12 DDL safe to buy?

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