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AK62 ZCU

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 89,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,510 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush separating and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease but no visible damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush badly separating and splitting but currently still doing its job (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front wipers smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,116 miles

CONDENSATION IN OSR LIGHT UNIT

FRONT TYRES CHEWED/RIPPED IN TREAD

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER SIDEWALL

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

SMALL STONECHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,679 miles

NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 24 Nov 2022 77,679 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres slightly distorted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,485 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front screen chipped

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 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red 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 AK62 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

AK62 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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