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SW12 NVJ

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,003 mi
Last recorded73,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 68,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,060 miles

offside daytime running light not working

offside handbrake performance poor

Pass 4 May 2021 39,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 20,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,293 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 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SW12 NVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 NVJ registered?

SW12 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is SW12 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 NVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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