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ST61 ULE

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 ULE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 85,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,671 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank slightly corroded

oil level low

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank slightly corroded

oil level low

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,755 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank corroded but not excessively

Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,754 miles

Brake performance not tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank corroded but not excessively

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,044 miles

all brake disc facings worn

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,957 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all brake disc facings worn

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 48,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,711 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 24,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear washer not working

rear wiper torn

suggest tracking due uneven wear to front tyres

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 ULE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ULE, 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 ST61 ULE registered?

ST61 ULE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is ST61 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 ULE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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