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CA12 OTR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,636 mi
Last recorded37,636 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OTR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,828 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,517 miles

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 OTR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA12 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 OTR registered?

CA12 OTR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 OTR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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