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AF62 KMZ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,372 mi
Last recorded90,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KMZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 90,372 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding separation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,835 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,701 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,434 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

did not check nsr seat belt as child seat was fitted

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 KMZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AF62 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

AF62 KMZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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