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CE12 UGR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,470 mi
Last recorded93,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 UGR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,470 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 88,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,422 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,403 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

handbrake efficiency low 19%

offside number plate light broken

Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,403 miles

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

handbrake efficiency low 19%

offside number plate light broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,061 miles

Rear wiper blade breaking up

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE12 UGR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CE12 UGR, 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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CE12 UGR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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