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SY12 OCJ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 OCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,426 miles

2 x fuel tank straps corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Aug 2024 92,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear Suspension component mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 92,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear Suspension component mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake just reached required limit

Fail 3 Mar 2016 24,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake just reached required limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,678 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 OCJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black 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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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