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CE12 USU

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 USU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,288 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,311 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 88,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp condensation

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,325 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage at fixing (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damage at fixing (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,475 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,516 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 24,481 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,061 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 12,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Bonnet stay clip adrift

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,013 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 USU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE12 USU, 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 USU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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