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VN12 SXA

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,364 mi
Last recorded42,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 42,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid new jet needed (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,862 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 32,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open, has been a minor defect since 2020 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 30,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2019 25,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,404 miles

all four tyre treads perished

Pass 6 May 2016 16,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,226 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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VN12 SXA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 VN12 SXA, 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 VN12 SXA registered?

VN12 SXA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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