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AV62 FLH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,135 mi
Last recorded69,135 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FLH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,135 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 69,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,971 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 66,971 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,835 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,400 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge's

uneven wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,990 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 FLH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

AV62 FLH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AV62 FLH safe to buy?

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