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CV12 KXH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 122,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2023 122,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2022 102,123 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2022 102,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 89,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 86,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,496 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,412 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,966 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,595 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 KXH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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