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CT12 AUE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,418 mi
Last recorded77,418 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 AUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 77,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 77,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in arm worn & debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting corroded & holed offside rear mounting part of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear disc dust plate cover corroding

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise floor pan by fuel & chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear disc dust plate cover missing

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel tank corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

reaer axle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 71,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

reaer axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,698 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm very strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,582 miles

advise corrosion front subframe, rear axle, rear chassis rail offside rear, rear slam panel behind bumper & tow bar

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,196 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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CT12 AUE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CT12 AUE, 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 CT12 AUE registered?

CT12 AUE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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