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CE62 UVY

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,585 mi
Last recorded44,585 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 UVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,585 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater casing damaged

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,814 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 41,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,183 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater cover slightly damaged

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 38,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater cover slightly damaged

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 30,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 22,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 19,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,858 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 16,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,978 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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CE62 UVY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVY, 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 CE62 UVY registered?

CE62 UVY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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