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AK62 ZCL

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZCL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 110,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 109,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,297 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 107,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,749 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 101,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,928 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 90,926 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,052 miles

exhaust flange at the rear corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,782 miles

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,465 miles

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 ZCL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

AK62 ZCL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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