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2012 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration AX12CVR
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1120cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,610 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,512 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST IN IN LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,660 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,908 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,204 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Wiper Split
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Wiper Split
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,401 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge tread undulation (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt frame ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,682 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 14 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,869 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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AX12CVR was registered on 2012-06-29
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