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SW12 CKP

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate missing

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back-plate missing

stain on fuel tank

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back-plate missing

Offside Rear brake back-plate missing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 41,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 35,385 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 29,682 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,407 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 24,407 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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SW12 CKP is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW12 CKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 CKP registered?

SW12 CKP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is SW12 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 CKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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