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ST12 GEJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 94,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 94,604 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slight delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slight delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slight delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slight delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot has a pinhole but still prevents the ingress or dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush coming away from insert. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush coming away from insert. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 77,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot has a pinhole but still prevents the ingress or dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush coming away from insert. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush coming away from insert. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 47,464 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 47,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,672 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 GEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

ST12 GEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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