MOT Status
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103,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lock sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre treads peeling
Offside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Top lug missing (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Wall in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lock sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre treads peeling
Offside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY12 XGS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?
SY12 XGS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2012.
Is SY12 XGS safe to buy?
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