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SO12 CYG

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,387 mi
Last recorded196,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 196,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 181,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 166,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and repaired

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 150,260 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

all brake pipes coated in paint

Fail 4 Jul 2023 150,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not secure in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

all brake pipes coated in paint

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,856 miles

All brake pipes coated in fresh protective paint.

Front suspension sub-frame coated in fresh protective paint

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 136,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes coated in fresh protective paint.

Front suspension sub-frame coated in fresh protective paint

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 99,156 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,436 miles

nsf and nsr road wheels have kerb damage

osr tyre 2.5mm

very slight movement in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,436 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nsf and nsr road wheels have kerb damage

osr tyre 2.5mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,708 miles

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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SO12 CYG is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO12 CYG, 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 SO12 CYG registered?

SO12 CYG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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