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SY12 RUO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,962 mi
Last recorded193,962 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 RUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 193,962 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2025 193,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 175,190 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 175,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 155,542 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 155,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,857 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 138,857 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,877 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 124,871 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 101,744 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,083 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 86,083 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,423 miles

Front brake pads low and brake dicse liped

Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads low and brake dicse liped

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,905 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,902 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,284 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 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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