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CV12 DJY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,674 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 129,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,430 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,297 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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CV12 DJY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CV12 DJY, 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 CV12 DJY registered?

CV12 DJY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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