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TE51 JUE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,177 mi
Last recorded27,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE51 JUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 24,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 21,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,534 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 18,572 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,808 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Door mirror assy slightly damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 8,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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TE51 JUE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 TE51 JUE, 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 TE51 JUE registered?

TE51 JUE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is TE51 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE51 JUE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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