MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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))
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))
Windscreen chipped
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
Front Brake discs pitted -Inner faces
Rear Brake discs pitted and worn
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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