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CK12 FHR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 FHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,573 miles

Front steering shaft have little play on lower joint

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play in pin/bush

Offside Front Inner tie rod play in pin /bush

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 85,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and n/s/f side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and n/s/f side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 71,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,072 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,496 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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CK12 FHR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK12 FHR, 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 CK12 FHR registered?

CK12 FHR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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