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AK62 ZWX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 62,112 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 62,101 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements camera fitment (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and wearing out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,687 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 ZWX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red 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 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK62 ZWX?

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What year was AK62 ZWX registered?

AK62 ZWX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AK62 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 ZWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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