MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door damaged doesn't affect functionality
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front passenger door damaged doesn't affect functionality
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front DRL inoperative
Rear axle corrosion.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside of rack worn. (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside front daytime running light inoperative.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corrosion.
Front Bumper Damaged
Nearside Front Door Damaged
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wing Damaged
Oil Level Low Waring Lamp Illuminated, Level OK
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper Damaged
Nearside Front Door Damaged
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wing Damaged
Oil Level Low Waring Lamp Illuminated, Level OK
Rear Bumper Damaged
Offside Front Bumper And Wing Damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Both Rear Tyres Worn Outer Edge And O/S/R Cracking In Tread Area
Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Tyres Worn Outer Edge And O/S/R Cracking In Tread Area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper And Wing Damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV12 DCF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SV12 DCF, 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 DCF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2012.
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