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CV12 DTY

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,212 mi
Last recorded50,212 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 48,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,112 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 31,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,202 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 13,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DTY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black 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 CV12 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

CV12 DTY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CV12 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 DTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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