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2012 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration DF12KBP
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1120cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Mar 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,384 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,988 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025 24 Jun 202629 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 156,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,401 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
1 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,079 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,547 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,547 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,105 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,929 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,213 MI
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DF12KBP was registered on 2012-06-27
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