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C3 TJN

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,041 mi
Last recorded68,041 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 59,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,244 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 55,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,713 miles

Front Wipers smearing on screen

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,288 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,620 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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C3 TJN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C3 TJN, 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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What year was C3 TJN registered?

C3 TJN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is C3 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 TJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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