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HJ12 UKR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UKR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,987 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,057 miles

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

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

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

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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HJ12 UKR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ12 UKR, 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 HJ12 UKR registered?

HJ12 UKR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is HJ12 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 UKR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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