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AV62 DVL

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 112,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,710 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 89,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,707 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,439 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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AV62 DVL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel 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 AV62 DVL, 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 AV62 DVL registered?

AV62 DVL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AV62 DVL safe to buy?

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