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ST12 KNS

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KNS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,194 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut topmount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle is corroded

sills are corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle is corroded

sills are corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 96,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,666 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 67,101 miles

Front x2 lower balljoint boots damaged

Nearside Front tyre very low/wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre low/wearing edges

Offside Rear backing plate deteriated

Offside Rear tyre on limit/splitting on inner sidewall

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 31 May 2019 67,101 miles

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

Front x2 lower balljoint boots damaged

Nearside Front tyre very low/wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre low/wearing edges

Offside Rear backing plate deteriated

Offside Rear tyre on limit/splitting on inner sidewall

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 May 2018 51,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 38,353 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,580 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 8 May 2015 17,146 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 KNS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST12 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

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

Is ST12 KNS safe to buy?

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