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CE62 FHV

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 FHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,155 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,082 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,063 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,323 miles

All suspension components front and rear have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,741 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 69,740 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,463 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 36,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,324 miles

Nearside rear tyre side walls cracking slightly and tread close to limit.

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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CE62 FHV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE62 FHV, 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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CE62 FHV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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