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CP12 AWN

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,884 mi
Last recorded134,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AWN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,884 miles

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

Underbody components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,796 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 125,524 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front side panel damaged

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,075 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2022 114,074 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 102,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,341 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,536 miles

Adv front pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,536 miles

Adv front pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,015 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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CP12 AWN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc 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 AWN, 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 AWN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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