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C17 KRA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,324 mi
Last recorded89,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 KRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,324 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (cords not visible ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (cords not visible ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 65,042 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged . presented with sharp edges covered in tape

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 54,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,720 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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C17 KRA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C17 KRA, 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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C17 KRA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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