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CA12 UPE

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UPE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,687 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 121,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 115,838 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,344 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 100,344 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,838 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 71,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,093 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,576 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 UPE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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