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ST12 VGD

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VGD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 53,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,109 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehical undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 43,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,338 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,271 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in the tread groove of the o/s/r tyre

front tyres worn on the edges

rattle from inside the rear silencer

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 VGD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGD, 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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ST12 VGD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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