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T888 EEF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 EEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 52,524 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 50,624 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,216 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,310 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,190 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,710 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,947 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 16,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,262 miles

rear brakes binding

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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T888 EEF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T888 EEF, 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 T888 EEF registered?

T888 EEF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is T888 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T888 EEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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