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CA12 VAX

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,915 mi
Last recorded151,915 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

N/S/R Damage noted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 23 Oct 2024 138,845 miles

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

N/S/R Body damage noted

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 138,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R Body damage noted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,567 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 125,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,280 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

O/S/F DRL inop

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers juddering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,328 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 74,790 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,554 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,878 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,878 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,434 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 VAX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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