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SV62 AUT

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,754 mi
Last recorded79,754 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 AUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 79,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 68,473 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 56,061 miles

Underneath covered with underseal.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,996 miles

Central Rear seat belt covered by seat cover part removed to check seat belt

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / pitted slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / pitted slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,542 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 34,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,028 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished between treads

slight drag on nearside rear brake

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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SV62 AUT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SV62 AUT, 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 SV62 AUT registered?

SV62 AUT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SV62 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 AUT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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