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AV62 FLF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 63,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,440 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / perished in the tread groove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread groove down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / perished in the tread groove. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / perished in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,235 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 5 Sep 2017 38,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,410 miles

both rear number plate lamps loose

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,994 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 24,994 miles

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

child seat fitted

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 FLF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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