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SY12 XWV

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,393 mi
Last recorded39,393 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 39,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 34,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 30,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 25,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at centre floor securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,769 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,769 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyres cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,377 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall cut

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 XWV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

SY12 XWV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is SY12 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 XWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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