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SW61 KHR

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,367 miles

NS Sill damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,263 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides rear wishbone bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,251 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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SW61 KHR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SW61 KHR, 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 SW61 KHR registered?

SW61 KHR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SW61 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 KHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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