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CH02 ERJ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH02 ERJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 88,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 88,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,779 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 86,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,845 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 82,845 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,609 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 73,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,089 miles

front brake imbalance noted

front pads worn low,discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre showing slight inner edge wear

o/s wiper torn slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 22,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,740 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 16,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,944 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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CH02 ERJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CH02 ERJ, 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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CH02 ERJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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