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X2 NLE

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,109 mi
Last recorded58,109 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 NLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 58,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 58,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 45,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,048 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 38,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,080 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 29,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,424 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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X2 NLE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X2 NLE, 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 X2 NLE registered?

X2 NLE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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