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AV62 DVJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 132,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 107,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slitting on inner wall not exposing cords but close ( 205/45/R17) advise replacement in near future before becomes illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside passed and advised (advise replacement soon) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,789 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint rubber small pin hole ok time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball joint rubber small pin hole ok time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,818 miles

Oil leak slight

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,818 miles

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

Oil leak slight

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,320 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,320 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AV62 DVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV62 DVJ, 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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AV62 DVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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