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CV12 DWU

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 112,190 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,304 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit and both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

adv both rear brake backing plates damaged and coroded

adv corrosion on exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit and both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

adv both rear brake backing plates damaged and coroded

adv corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,822 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing bold on outer edge centre 3/4 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

adv exhaust deteriorated and coroded on joint

adv slight corrosion on front and rear components.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,798 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner band... (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low outer band... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner band... (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low outer band... (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,556 miles

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

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 DWU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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