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VA12 NXF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 NXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 71,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,718 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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VA12 NXF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VA12 NXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA12 NXF?

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What year was VA12 NXF registered?

VA12 NXF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is VA12 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 NXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA12 NXF have outstanding finance?

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