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CV12 DWX

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 DWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,334 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,595 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,595 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,585 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,290 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,499 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,460 miles

Front advise front subframe corrosion

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

advise rear spring holders

Fail 15 Mar 2022 68,459 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Front advise front subframe corrosion

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

advise rear spring holders

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,600 miles

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

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

rear wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 39,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 DWX is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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