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SW12 NVS

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,696 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,184 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake cable sticking slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,247 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edge and cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2020 47,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,658 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,890 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,370 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 NVS is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

SW12 NVS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SW12 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 NVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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