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CP12 AWJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AWJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 130,368 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded and deterioreted back box

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,100 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,097 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS MISSING ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SMASHED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS MISSING ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SMASHED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER BOTTLE (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,721 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 100,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 100,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 x nut off each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,181 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge .

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,047 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CP12 AWJ 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 66.7%.

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 CP12 AWJ, 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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CP12 AWJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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