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SO12 LTE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 114,295 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,936 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 63,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 54,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system union at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

osr inner position lamp inop ( 1 of 4)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,334 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 LTE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

SO12 LTE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is SO12 LTE safe to buy?

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