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SV61 EAC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 EAC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other rigid pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear of undertray - Also corroded in undertray but unable to fully access (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,520 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other rigid pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear of undertray - Also corroded in undertray but unable to fully access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,246 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,204 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

nearside rear tyre getting worn (2mm)

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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SV61 EAC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV61 EAC, 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 SV61 EAC registered?

SV61 EAC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is SV61 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 EAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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