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CA12 OTW

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,849 mi
Last recorded92,849 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OTW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 92,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,786 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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CA12 OTW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OTW, 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 CA12 OTW registered?

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

Is CA12 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 OTW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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