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AU62 ZRN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,180 mi
Last recorded101,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 101,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 93,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,531 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 87,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to latch (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt severely twisted

Pass 31 May 2023 75,705 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 75,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,270 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,613 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,788 miles

both front tyres starting to perish between tread

offside rear tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,926 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 ZRN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZRN, 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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AU62 ZRN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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