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VO12 OFK

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,431 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 107,872 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

front subframe and rear beam axle corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,574 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,451 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,569 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,004 miles

Rear wiper split

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 OFK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 VO12 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

VO12 OFK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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