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SY12 UET

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,346 mi
Last recorded53,346 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 53,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S/F Lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear pipes along floor at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Bumper damage

Fuel tank corroded and stained

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside age related body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame and arms getting corroded

fuel tank and straps getting corroded

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,687 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded and support straps

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear -Along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

Offside Front Body damage

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 44,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded and support straps

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear -Along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

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

Offside Front Body damage

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,614 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank and support straps corroded

Nearside Front Door damaged

Offside Front Body damage

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,735 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,198 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,845 miles

Front Brake discs pitted -Inner faces

Rear Brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,000 miles

Both Rear brakes sticking slightly

N/S Inner tail light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper torn.

Windscreen chipped

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 UET is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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