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V44 DAD

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,518 mi
Last recorded55,518 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 DAD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,518 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 55,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 49,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,698 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread cannot be repaired 205/45/17 conti contact 5

Fail 25 Mar 2024 42,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in tread cannot be repaired 205/45/17 conti contact 5

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,136 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,034 miles

Nearside side repeater is cracked and condensated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2018 26,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre stepped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,741 miles

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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V44 DAD is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V44 DAD, 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 V44 DAD registered?

V44 DAD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is V44 DAD safe to buy?

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