MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Hand brake effort low
Rear hand brake effort low
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
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VU12 ZZW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VU12 ZZW, 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 VU12 ZZW registered?
VU12 ZZW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is VU12 ZZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU12 ZZW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU12 ZZW have outstanding finance?
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