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SY12 TVE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,354 mi
Last recorded91,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 TVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 91,347 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,554 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 87,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded centre of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides -Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides -Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 May 2020 77,268 miles

fuel tank straps getting rusty

slight dent in off side front wheel inner rim

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,577 miles

Front 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))

Fail 30 May 2019 69,577 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,483 miles

Fuel Tank corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Tank corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,129 miles

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 42,127 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,841 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 TVE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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