CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV62 DWG

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DWG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Outer Edge, Tread Depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear Outer Edge, Tread Depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,870 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,676 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,676 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 82,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 May 2018 75,262 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,756 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,075 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV62 DWG is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWG, 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

How do I check the history of AV62 DWG?

You can check the full history of AV62 DWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV62 DWG registered?

AV62 DWG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AV62 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 DWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV62 DWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV62 DWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.