MOT Status
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193,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front exhaust flexi poor condition
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust flexi poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general underbody corrosion
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +poor (5.2.3 (e))
clutch worn
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +poor (5.2.3 (e))
clutch worn
Nearside Rear brake signs of over heating
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
clutch worn
noise on steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake signs of over heating
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
clutch worn
noise on steering
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Play in top mount, noisy when driving - Not to excess
Nearside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3518, 205/45/17 88W - Heavily feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing / Juddering - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Minor Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing / Juddering - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal contact with disc - 100% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine oil level overfilled
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Play in top mount, noisy when driving - Not to excess
Nearside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3518, 205/45/17 88W - Heavily feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing / Juddering - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing / Juddering - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake slight bind
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front brake pads low and brake dicse liped
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads low and brake dicse liped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge of tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge of tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY12 RUO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SY12 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2012.
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