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CP12 SOC

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 SOC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 120,655 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side mirror holder insecure

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 120,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side mirror holder insecure

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,458 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 111,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 83,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 56,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 31,820 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to cords on inner edge...

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,820 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to cords on inner edge...

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SOC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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