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CE12 ZVY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ZVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,367 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 84,289 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 83,111 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 83,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 80,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid system low flow (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 78,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 75,743 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 75,743 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 73,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 73,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 69,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,055 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 66,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,045 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,253 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 53,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,917 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 ZVY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE12 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

CE12 ZVY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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