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VN61 PVX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,842 mi
Last recorded146,842 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 PVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 146,842 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 139,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 132,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2 m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,206 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 PVX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PVX, 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 VN61 PVX registered?

VN61 PVX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is VN61 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 PVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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