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AX12DXJ
2012 KIA RIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1248cc
General Information
- Registration AX12DXJ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
12
Passes
4
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 67,104 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026 15 Jun 20264 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,533 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 65,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,750 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- clutch fluid feed pipe corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- clutch fluid feed pipe corroded
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,488 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 54,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,072 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,908 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 44,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,313 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear wiper
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,346 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020 15 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,465 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 19,230 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 10,981 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 15 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 8,594 MI
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AX12DXJ was registered on 2012-08-16
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