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AV62 FNX

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,818 mi
Last recorded77,818 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FNX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,900 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Not locking into viewing position (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Not locking into viewing position (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking around metal section of hose near brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Not locking into viewing position (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Not locking into viewing position (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and retaining clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 57,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and retaining clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,821 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,072 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 22,948 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 11,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,739 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 FNX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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