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AK62 FRR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,811 mi
Last recorded110,811 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FRR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,378 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,148 miles

NSR lamp unit and reflector cracked

NSR tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,353 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 79,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 65,465 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 46,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 2mm and cut on inner sidewall

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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AK62 FRR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK62 FRR, 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 AK62 FRR registered?

AK62 FRR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AK62 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FRR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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