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SO12 MTZ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,491 mi
Last recorded47,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 47,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,217 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (pump to rear joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Both steering rack gaiter outer clips corroded away, still preventing ingress of debris etc.

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Fuel tank vent pipe clips corroded away, pipes still secure.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 46,212 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (pump to rear joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Both steering rack gaiter outer clips corroded away, still preventing ingress of debris etc.

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Fuel tank vent pipe clips corroded away, pipes still secure.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 41,049 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 41,049 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,776 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 33,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 27,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,075 miles

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

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 MTZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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