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C11 PSN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

96,924 mi
Last recorded96,924 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 PSN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,754 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 70,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord can be seen via cuts on tyre. (195/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low @ 2.78mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low @ 2.78mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and also has a nail in it 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.92mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.46mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 225/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area, Made Week 01 Of 2015, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area, Made Week 01 Of 2015, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,716 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 56,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,058 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf door damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf door damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,038 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,275 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C11 PSN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 C11 PSN, 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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C11 PSN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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