MOT Status
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77,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW12 EEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW12 EEJ, 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 SW12 EEJ registered?
SW12 EEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2012.
Is SW12 EEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 EEJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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