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C12 EMC

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 EMC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 37,310 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust rear box heat shield heavily corroded however still secure at time of test. Advise replacement

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Excess corrosion all around seat belt anchorage area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel filler pipe and fuel breather pipe fixings all heavily corroded. No leaks found at time test however advise all fixing clips are replaced.

Rear Fuel filler pipe and fuel breather pipes fixings all heavily corroded.No leaks found at time test however advise all fixings clips are replaced.

Rear Fuel tank heavily corroded. No leaks at time of test and fuel tank secure however due to the excess corrosion around tank advise replacement.

Rear corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe section of brake hose also slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe section of brake hose also slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 35,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,709 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 23,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,126 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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C12 EMC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C12 EMC, 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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C12 EMC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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