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SN61 ZLE

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,421 miles

recent underside painting,masking full inspection of several components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 68,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end/split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end/split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam/coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

recent underside painting,masking full inspection of several components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,595 miles

BOTH track rod ends not fitted with appropriate locking nut device at time of test

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BOTH track rod ends not fitted with appropriate locking nut device at time of test

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 56,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 47,468 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,020 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,400 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 34,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 12,559 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2015 6,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 5,999 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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SN61 ZLE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN61 ZLE, 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 SN61 ZLE registered?

SN61 ZLE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SN61 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN61 ZLE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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