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SY12 UVX

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 124,202 miles
Fail 18 May 2025 124,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 108,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 92,996 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 92,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 77,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,309 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 49,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,420 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 45,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UVX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UVX, 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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What year was SY12 UVX registered?

SY12 UVX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SY12 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 UVX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY12 UVX have outstanding finance?

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