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DE12 LTK

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,286 mi
Last recorded72,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 72,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,096 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 58,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 51,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,491 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 48,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 2,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns hand brake efficiency low

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 LTK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LTK, 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 DE12 LTK registered?

DE12 LTK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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