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ST62 OKZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,964 mi
Last recorded93,964 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 OKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,964 miles

Parking brake performance only just met.

Fail 30 Jul 2026 93,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar vertical link bottom ball joint dust cover has minor deterioration

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake performance only just met.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,653 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,652 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside day time running light not working pre 2018 vehicle

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

clutch pedal rigid hydraulic pipe corroded under bonnet at bulk head

Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively possible brake pipe over tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside day time running light not working pre 2018 vehicle

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

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

clutch pedal rigid hydraulic pipe corroded under bonnet at bulk head

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,745 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 7 Jul 2022 82,742 miles

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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,390 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine or under body components

Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,259 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,853 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2017 50,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,589 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 41,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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ST62 OKZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST62 OKZ, 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 ST62 OKZ registered?

ST62 OKZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is ST62 OKZ safe to buy?

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