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AX12 DXD

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DXD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,220 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 42,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,959 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 DXD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DXD, 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

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What year was AX12 DXD registered?

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

Is AX12 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DXD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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