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CP62 HLC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 HLC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,656 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,374 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 108,374 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 108,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,782 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 106,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,985 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated (joint)

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,873 miles

Both rear brake back plates are heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,873 miles

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

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

Both rear brake back plates are heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,585 miles

Both rear brake back plates are heavily corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 53,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,125 miles

Nearside Front 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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CP62 HLC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLC, 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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CP62 HLC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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