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X600 MES

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 MES
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 110,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,344 miles

Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,535 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,377 miles

osf windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBS0026]

Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb501 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

osf windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBS0026]

Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,930 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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X600 MES is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X600 MES, 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 X600 MES registered?

X600 MES is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is X600 MES safe to buy?

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