MOT Status
ValidMileage
196,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear bumper damaged and repaired
Rear axle corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust shield insecure
all brake pipes coated in paint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not secure in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust shield insecure
all brake pipes coated in paint
All brake pipes coated in fresh protective paint.
Front suspension sub-frame coated in fresh protective paint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
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))
All brake pipes coated in fresh protective paint.
Front suspension sub-frame coated in fresh protective paint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
nsf and nsr road wheels have kerb damage
osr tyre 2.5mm
very slight movement in nsr wheel bearing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
nsf and nsr road wheels have kerb damage
osr tyre 2.5mm
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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SO12 CYG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver 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 SO12 CYG, 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 SO12 CYG registered?
SO12 CYG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2012.
Is SO12 CYG safe to buy?
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