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CV12 DPF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,449 mi
Last recorded16,449 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DPF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 16,449 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 16,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 16,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 15,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded and back plate corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day running light not working

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 Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded and back plate corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both brake back plates corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,011 miles

surface corrosion front sub frame

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 13,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 5,555 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 DPF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DPF, 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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CV12 DPF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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