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V66 ESH

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,495 mi
Last recorded69,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 ESH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 69,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear number plates lettering colour

Fail 12 Aug 2024 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear number plates lettering colour

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,045 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre now at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre now at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush is displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush is displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,875 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 32,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber peeling away in one small area, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 27,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber peeling away in one small area, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 12,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 10,881 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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V66 ESH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V66 ESH, 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 V66 ESH registered?

V66 ESH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is V66 ESH safe to buy?

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