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DE12 LTF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,853 mi
Last recorded138,853 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LTF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,249 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 133,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,938 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 127,938 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,118 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 115,111 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 86,693 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 1 Aug 2020 86,693 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER AND OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,869 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,577 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 57,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,186 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 49,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DE12 LTF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DE12 LTF, 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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DE12 LTF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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