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VO12 FMM

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,438 mi
Last recorded87,438 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 FMM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror side repeater lens damaged but its not effecting the operation of the light

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside mirror direction indicator slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 53,143 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,594 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,995 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,297 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 27,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,284 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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VO12 FMM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 VO12 FMM, 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 VO12 FMM registered?

VO12 FMM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is VO12 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 FMM 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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