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AV62 VBM

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VBM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 107,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Fail 30 Sep 2024 104,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,538 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,404 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,487 miles

Both headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both has a small lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,875 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,727 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 24 Nov 2015 37,732 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 VBM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

AV62 VBM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AV62 VBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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