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T7 ODK

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 ODK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 99,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and n/s suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 93,816 miles

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

Front plastic bumper split

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,452 miles

Front bumper split

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 84,213 miles

Front bumper taped up

Fail 15 Jul 2023 84,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper covered with ducktape.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper covered with ducktape.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 59,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 38,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 23,608 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 23,608 miles

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

Nearside 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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T7 ODK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T7 ODK, 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 T7 ODK registered?

T7 ODK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is T7 ODK safe to buy?

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