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AU62 ZRA

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ZRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 90,111 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,180 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,047 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,769 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,767 miles

Both front tyres slightly split on inner sidewalls

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,394 miles

o/s door mirror casing and indicator damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,654 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 ZRA is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU62 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

AU62 ZRA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AU62 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 ZRA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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