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CE12 UGW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,142 mi
Last recorded54,142 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 UGW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,142 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside drl not working

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,810 miles

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

Offside DRL not working

Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,979 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 37,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 29,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,284 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt (N/S/R)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,386 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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CE12 UGW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGW, 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 CE12 UGW registered?

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

Is CE12 UGW safe to buy?

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