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SP62 ZDG

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,345 mi
Last recorded88,345 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ZDG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,345 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,042 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S effort also very low. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 81,001 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 49,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 18,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,142 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread but not showing ply/cord.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,978 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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SP62 ZDG 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 80%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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