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CK62 UTE

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 UTE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,334 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Clutch flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 132,334 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))

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

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Clutch flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 118,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,275 miles

Front Lower Both ball joint gaiters slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 116,012 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,544 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 106,544 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front drl out

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front drl out

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,526 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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CK62 UTE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel 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 CK62 UTE, 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 CK62 UTE registered?

CK62 UTE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is CK62 UTE safe to buy?

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