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SP12 XSZ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,683 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,276 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 14 Sep 2022 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 42,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,628 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,706 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,400 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 25,400 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,683 miles

Advise :Washers poor spray.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 18,683 miles

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

Advise :Washers poor spray.

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 XSZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XSZ, 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 SP12 XSZ registered?

SP12 XSZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is SP12 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XSZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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