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CV12 DJZ

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,838 mi
Last recorded70,838 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,838 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 70,838 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front daytime lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,712 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,541 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Mar 2023 54,541 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,385 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 50,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,995 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 31,955 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,411 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 DJZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 DJZ, 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 CV12 DJZ registered?

CV12 DJZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is CV12 DJZ safe to buy?

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