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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front DRL not working
Rear Rear axle corroded under coil springs on both sides
Exhaust back box hanger broke but other hangers are secure enough
Exhaust back box heat shield loose and corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear axle corroded under the coil springs on both sides
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm is slightly corroded also (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate missing/corroded off
Offside Rear one of the rear exhaust hangers has broken off rear silencer but still supported at time of test
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear exhaust heat shields are corroded and slightly insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm is slightly corroded also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm is slightly corroded also (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate missing/corroded off
Offside Rear one of the rear exhaust hangers has broken off rear silencer but still supported at time of test
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear exhaust heat shields are corroded and slightly insecure
Nearside Rear brake back cover plate corroded/deteriorating
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer support arm corroded off the silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear exhaust rear heat shield corroded / insecure
Offside Rear o/s/r brake back cover plate missing
fuel tank heat shield corroded/splitting/deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
clutch operation slightly heavy
front brake discs badly corroded and worn
o/s/r brake backing plate badly corroded and damaged
rear brake discs starting to corrode badly and lipped
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY12 NXZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 SY12 NXZ, 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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SY12 NXZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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