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X9 TCA

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 TCA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 68,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 60,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,563 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 37,563 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 20,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 8,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,423 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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X9 TCA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X9 TCA, 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 X9 TCA registered?

X9 TCA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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