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AU62 TWY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,149 mi
Last recorded156,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 156,149 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 156,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 137,548 miles

Offside day running light inoperative

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,664 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TWY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TWY, 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 AU62 TWY registered?

AU62 TWY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AU62 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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