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AK62 ZBN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZBN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 39,303 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not fully see to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 39,303 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not fully see to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 34,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 29,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 27,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,214 miles

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

rear tyres have a different speed rating

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,741 miles

offside door mirror indicator lens broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,740 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

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 ZBN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

AK62 ZBN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AK62 ZBN safe to buy?

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