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SP12 PVY

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 PVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 83,994 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture NSF BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PLAY IN DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PLAY IN DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 79,040 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 79,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,926 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 76,926 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 71,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 49,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PVY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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