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SY62 MVD

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,709 mi
Last recorded117,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 MVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,391 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,190 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 105,190 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,026 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,026 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,482 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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SY62 MVD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel 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 SY62 MVD, 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 SY62 MVD registered?

SY62 MVD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SY62 MVD safe to buy?

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