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AK62 ZWL

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation BY 48% (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,536 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT IS 0.52 BUT READING 0.64 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 77,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,572 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,060 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 68,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,169 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,291 miles

Engine cover & Under tray

Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,291 miles

Engine cover & Under tray

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split & Smearing Screen (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,792 miles

1. Engine Cover fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ZWL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWL, 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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AK62 ZWL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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