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CP12 STZ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,796 mi
Last recorded101,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 STZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,796 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2026 101,776 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,933 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 99,918 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,497 miles

Front Front subframe corroded

Rear Rear axel corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,467 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front subframe corroded

Rear Rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,068 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 97,064 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 94,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working in mirror cover (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,910 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 77,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,416 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,543 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 STZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 STZ, 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 CP12 STZ registered?

CP12 STZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CP12 STZ safe to buy?

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