MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe corroded in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside ball joint covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank corroded - no leaks and secure
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted after test (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SNZ 1696 is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SNZ 1696, 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 SNZ 1696 registered?
SNZ 1696 is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2012.
Is SNZ 1696 safe to buy?
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