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VX12 AMV

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,123 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 43,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,888 miles

front discs lipped/worn

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 5 Apr 2019 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,066 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 29,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,317 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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VX12 AMV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX12 AMV, 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 VX12 AMV registered?

VX12 AMV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VX12 AMV safe to buy?

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