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SY12 XGS

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XGS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 103,151 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 103,151 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,031 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,839 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 67,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 51,597 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 46,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 44,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 24,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 24,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,031 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 22,031 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 17,800 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 11,226 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 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.

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