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AX12 DXA

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,808 mi
Last recorded75,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,808 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 75,772 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,184 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 44,090 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 36,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,413 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,352 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,505 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner centre tread lightly cracking in place,s.

bothside rear brake pad,s worn to legal limit,marginal pass,should replace a.s.a.p.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,581 miles

bothside rear brake pad/s inner face wearing thin.

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 DXA is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX12 DXA?

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What year was AX12 DXA registered?

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

Is AX12 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DXA shows 16 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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