MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA12 SDV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CA12 SDV, 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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CA12 SDV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.
Is CA12 SDV safe to buy?
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