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SP12 XEL

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XEL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,340 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,190 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,964 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,762 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,876 miles

Offside Front Daylight lamp bulb not working

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,876 miles

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

Offside Front Daylight lamp bulb not working

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,386 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges on 1.7mm at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper torn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,302 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 37,302 miles

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

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 XEL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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