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SV61 EFT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 EFT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,121 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear back plate missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,120 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear back plate missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper coil spring incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,624 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 59,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 46,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,210 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 19,817 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 11,245 miles

both front tyres getting quite worn

Fail 29 Jan 2015 11,239 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting quite worn

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 EFT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

SV61 EFT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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