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SW12 EEJ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,446 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,446 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,393 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 74,392 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 74,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,511 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 73,186 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 73,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,582 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,580 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,977 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,827 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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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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