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CK12 XDB

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 XDB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,700 miles

Front oil leak

Rear under body rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2026 127,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Rear under body rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,245 miles

Rear axle coated in underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2025 121,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle coated in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,414 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,411 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 92,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,776 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,715 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 XDB 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 70.6%.

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 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 CK12 XDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK12 XDB registered?

CK12 XDB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is CK12 XDB safe to buy?

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