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SO12 EVL

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,754 mi
Last recorded123,754 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 EVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 123,754 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING BUT CAN BE OPERATED WITH CABLE

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 123,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front BONNET RELEASE HANDLE MISSING BUT CAN BE OPERATED WITH CABLE

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,691 miles

clutch anti slip pad missing

Fail 18 Jun 2021 107,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch anti slip pad missing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 EVL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SO12 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

SO12 EVL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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