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CP62 EOU

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,251 mi
Last recorded84,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 EOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,251 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 84,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,450 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 74,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,423 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Oct 2022 49,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,733 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,835 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,059 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 15,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,495 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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CP62 EOU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP62 EOU, 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 CP62 EOU registered?

CP62 EOU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is CP62 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 EOU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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