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SP62 NXJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,740 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,820 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain Testable Items

Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,820 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See certain Testable Items

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,885 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp does not work

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

Nearside Rear Rear brake flexi pipe slightly corroded where it meets the calliper

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear brake flexi pipe slightly corroded where it meets the calliper

Oil level slightly above max mark on dipstick

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 79,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread is below the 1.6 legal requirement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread is below the 1.6 legal requirement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre damaged on outer side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front fogs lamps not working

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear brake flexi pipe slightly corroded where it meets the calliper

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Has slight play but not excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear brake flexi pipe slightly corroded where it meets the calliper

Oil level slightly above max mark on dipstick

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

Rear Rear washer do not work

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,303 miles

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

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

front foglamps not working

offside front ball joint dust boot deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,548 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,077 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,557 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,356 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SP62 NXJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SP62 NXJ, 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 SP62 NXJ registered?

SP62 NXJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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