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SY12 NXZ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,497 mi
Last recorded108,497 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 NXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,875 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 96,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,486 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,004 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,318 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 46,546 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,687 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 43,686 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,332 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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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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What year was SY12 NXZ registered?

SY12 NXZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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