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CP61 GZY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,197 mi
Last recorded54,197 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 54,197 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,564 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 38,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,840 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 34,838 miles

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

Front Both Suspension arm ball joint dust cover split seeping grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 30,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 25,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 21,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 16,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 12,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,646 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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CP61 GZY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP61 GZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 GZY registered?

CP61 GZY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is CP61 GZY safe to buy?

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