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SO12 XEV

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XEV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,953 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 63,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/16 V

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,485 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres worn to approx 2mm 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 45,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,722 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,154 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 XEV is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

SO12 XEV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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