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SW12 RRV

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 RRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn poor

clutch pipe excessively corroded and leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2025 92,060 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

horn poor

clutch pipe excessively corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,193 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 88,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot burst and grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top section broken and rubbing on body parts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 78,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,485 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition at joints

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,685 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil on low mark

outer rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,129 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake gripping

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,219 miles

drag on both front brakes but not binding at time of test

nearside front tyre getting worn(2mm)

offside wiper blade torn slightly

slight drag on both rear brakes

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 RRV is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

SW12 RRV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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