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ST12 DYC

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,240 mi
Last recorded139,240 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 DYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,240 miles

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

Suspension components and rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 139,001 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BRAKE FLIUID LEVEL LOW

OS & NS door handle damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front wipers smearing

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 26 Feb 2020 118,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

rear wiper blade defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,448 miles

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

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

front wheels binding slightly.

rear wheels binding slightly.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 101,448 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front wheels binding slightly.

rear wheels binding slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,666 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight bind at o/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,705 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper torn

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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ST12 DYC is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST12 DYC, 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 ST12 DYC registered?

ST12 DYC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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