MOT Status
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85,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
horn tone slightly low but still audible
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
horn tone slightly low but still audible
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective rear joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
horn emits lower tone but still acceptable decibels
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front crossmember corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken off from the pipe
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken off from the pipe
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section fore/aft pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fore/aft (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
clutch pipe corroded
oil filter corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fore/aft (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
clutch pipe corroded
oil filter corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)
clutch pipe corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded fore/aft pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front section fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)
clutch pipe corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
slight drag on nearside rear brake
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
slight drag on nearside rear brake
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV12 BJF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SV12 BJF, 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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SV12 BJF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2012.
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