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AU62 TUY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,730 mi
Last recorded44,730 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TUY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,484 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 40,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 34,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,342 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread @ 3mm

Fail 30 Aug 2019 24,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre tread @ 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 4,635 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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AU62 TUY 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 AU62 TUY, 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 AU62 TUY?

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What year was AU62 TUY registered?

AU62 TUY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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