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SY12 XXB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,058 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tied up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 109,086 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear belts seat loaded (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 87,247 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,818 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2017 65,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,026 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,711 miles

Nearside rear tyre extensively perished and cracking

Offside rear tyre extensively perished and cracking

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 XXB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is SY12 XXB safe to buy?

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