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AU62 TWG

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,206 mi
Last recorded76,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 76,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slight corrosion to inner face of disc

both rear tyres various small cuts to tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,635 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 TWG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TWG, 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

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What year was AU62 TWG registered?

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

Is AU62 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TWG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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