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SY12 XXM

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,145 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,096 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,979 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 XXM is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

SY12 XXM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SY12 XXM safe to buy?

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