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ST12 FFN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,991 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,343 miles

Nearside repeater light damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,301 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 52,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire TANK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,840 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 44,840 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 39,116 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,820 miles

front brake pads are worn

Fail 10 Oct 2017 33,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads are worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,997 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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ST12 FFN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

ST12 FFN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is ST12 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 FFN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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