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CA12 HGO

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,180 mi
Last recorded86,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 86,180 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords & cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,838 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats covered in stuff

Fail 2 Sep 2022 74,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seats covered in stuff

Pass 1 Sep 2021 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside mirror missing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,111 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 35,110 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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CA12 HGO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA12 HGO, 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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CA12 HGO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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