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CP12 NEO

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,979 mi
Last recorded104,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NEO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,979 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,393 miles

Boot switch/handle is temperamental

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater replaced with x1 LED. Requires attention

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2022 94,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also has damaged dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot switch/handle is temperamental

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm, also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater replaced with x1 LED. Requires attention

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,622 miles

Offside Rear brake slight drag when spun by hand

Fail 29 Sep 2021 89,619 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear brake slight drag when spun by hand

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,209 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear and o/s rear ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear and o/s rear ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,317 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,672 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 43,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,351 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,345 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 NEO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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