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SV12 SNN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,859 mi
Last recorded28,859 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 SNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 28,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 28,190 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 27,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 24,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,635 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,902 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 18,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 10,892 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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SV12 SNN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SNN, 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 SV12 SNN registered?

SV12 SNN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SV12 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 SNN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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