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AX12 DFC

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,317 mi
Last recorded50,317 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 47,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner lamp has condensation in it

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper blades starting to get poor

Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner lamp has condensation in it

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wiper blades starting to get poor

Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,624 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,624 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,252 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 29,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,134 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 25,134 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 15,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,491 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 DFC is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFC, 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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AX12 DFC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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