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ST61 KNR

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 KNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 106,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc rusty

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 100,929 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc rusty

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,285 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,616 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ball joint boot holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 81,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,073 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 80,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 38,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,488 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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ST61 KNR 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 70.6%.

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 ST61 KNR, 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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ST61 KNR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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