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VN61 PVT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,701 mi
Last recorded26,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 PVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 26,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 26,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 12,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,501 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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VN61 PVT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN61 PVT, 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 VN61 PVT?

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What year was VN61 PVT registered?

VN61 PVT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is VN61 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 PVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 PVT have outstanding finance?

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