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SO12 DND

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 DND
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light surface corrosion on some underbody areas

Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

boot switch faulty

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 102,048 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

boot switch faulty

fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,293 miles

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,261 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,900 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust and flanges deteriorated

pask brake effort requires adjustments

Fail 23 Nov 2021 50,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust and flanges deteriorated

pask brake effort requires adjustments

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,824 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 22 Apr 2019 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,388 miles

o/s front brake disc surface slightly pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 18,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front brake disc surface slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,725 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished Between Tread

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,553 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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SO12 DND is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DND, 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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SO12 DND is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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