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SP62 NYM

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,861 miles

undertray/seal fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,514 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 85,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 74,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 73,103 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 73,094 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 72,290 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 72,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,512 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,699 miles

towing hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,565 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front brake pad back shims slightly sitting off pad pins

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,207 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

very slight bind from front service brake

Fail 24 Sep 2016 36,110 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

very slight bind from front service brake

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,029 miles

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

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 NYM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP62 NYM, 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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SP62 NYM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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