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VK62 FGG

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 107,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has surface rust

Nearside Rear wheel noise

Offside Front brake disc has surface rust

Offside Rear bumper has some damage and is loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle both ends including brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 107,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has surface rust

Nearside Rear wheel noise

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc has surface rust

Offside Rear bumper has some damage and is loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle both ends including brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 92,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,073 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 84,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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VK62 FGG is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK62 FGG, 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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VK62 FGG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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