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AU62 UHX

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,724 miles

Nearside Rear Disc Back Plate Rubbing on Disc

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,453 miles

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

rear disc back plate rubbing on disc

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,097 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,068 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion starting in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to underbody in various places

tested when wet

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not lock in stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion starting in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to underbody in various places

tested when wet

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AU62 UHX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU62 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

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

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