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SP03 MWP

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,484 mi
Last recorded141,484 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MWP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 141,484 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,944 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle coroddid

Fail 26 Oct 2023 119,944 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle coroddid

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,115 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,635 miles

Aux. Belt Perished and Cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,978 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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SP03 MWP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP03 MWP, 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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SP03 MWP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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