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DE12 VWH

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VWH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 102,280 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 97,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working suspect pump,poss blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 92,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,786 miles

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box front hanger corroded from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

both front washers only just acceptable

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 68,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 30,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,862 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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DE12 VWH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE12 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

DE12 VWH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is DE12 VWH safe to buy?

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