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AF62 KMV

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,626 mi
Last recorded143,626 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 143,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,717 miles

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

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 5 Aug 2019 127,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,562 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,627 miles

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 87,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,109 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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AF62 KMV is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF62 KMV, 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 AF62 KMV registered?

AF62 KMV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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