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DA62 EHY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side coil spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,209 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 93,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs slight corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,726 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,826 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,030 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,980 miles

slight drag osr brake

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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DA62 EHY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 DA62 EHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 EHY registered?

DA62 EHY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is DA62 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 EHY 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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