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SY61 ZWV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ZWV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly sticking in caliper or caliper sticking (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 56,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper rubber split

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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SY61 ZWV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY61 ZWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY61 ZWV?

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What year was SY61 ZWV registered?

SY61 ZWV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is SY61 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 ZWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY61 ZWV have outstanding finance?

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