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CB12 LAL

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB12 LAL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 84,535 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 84,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 79,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 75,062 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 67,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 61,205 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 22,963 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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CB12 LAL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CB12 LAL, 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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CB12 LAL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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