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SW12 RNY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,135 mi
Last recorded93,135 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 RNY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 92,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2016 34,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,258 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 RNY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

SW12 RNY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SW12 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 RNY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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