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CE12 USS

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,710 mi
Last recorded108,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 USS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,710 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 87,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 83,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,133 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 81,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 66,593 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 55,936 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 55,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RECORDED 2MM DEPTH , ALSO SURFACE CRACKING PRESENT ON SIDE WALL. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit RECORDED 3MM DEPTH,ALSO SURFACE CRACKING PRESENT ON SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,613 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,995 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 USS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USS, 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 USS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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