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VK12 EOF

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EOF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,074 miles

corrossion on o/s rear brake back plate

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

corrossion on o/s rear brake back plate

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,913 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,177 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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VK12 EOF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VK12 EOF, 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

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What year was VK12 EOF registered?

VK12 EOF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is VK12 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 EOF shows 7 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.

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