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VE61 KCV

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,473 mi
Last recorded33,473 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 32,169 miles

All suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded - Not excessive or weakened

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 30,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,468 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 20,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 17,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,974 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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VE61 KCV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE61 KCV, 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 VE61 KCV registered?

VE61 KCV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is VE61 KCV safe to buy?

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