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SP12 FGC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FGC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,604 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicles components ,suspension .

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,604 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicles components ,suspension .

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside tryre tread diffrent type (5.2.3 (e))

traction control light illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,598 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 44,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,349 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,343 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,184 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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SP12 FGC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP12 FGC, 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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SP12 FGC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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