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SY62 XJJ

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,290 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 106,289 miles

Fuel tank leaking Due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and n/s/r brake showing signs of heating up

Rear exhaust brackets and flange corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,510 miles

Central to rear exhaust flange corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2021 88,510 miles

Central to rear exhaust flange corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel tank and straps corroded slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,299 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on edges 205-45-17

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

light misting of oil around intercooler area

phone holder present in zone "A" of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/[email protected] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front door mirror indicator lens damaged

rear tyres tread uneven wear across tread 205/45/17

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 23,174 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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SY62 XJJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY62 XJJ, 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 SY62 XJJ registered?

SY62 XJJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SY62 XJJ safe to buy?

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