MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOP
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK ENDS ()
REAR AXLES CORRODED
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH REARS (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))
FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOP
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK ENDS ()
REAR AXLES CORRODED
REAR BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATED CORRODED
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing in steps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working & lens broken. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing in steps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general under body corrosion
park brake efficiency just met
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
park brake efficiency just met
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
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DA61 VLE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DA61 VLE, 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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DA61 VLE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2012.
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