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VK12 XAX

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,892 mi
Last recorded70,892 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 67,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,900 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 39,701 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play eheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,836 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 XAX is a 2012 Kia Rio in White 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 VK12 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

VK12 XAX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 XAX 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.

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