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VK62 FGO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,885 mi
Last recorded108,885 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,825 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 27,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,624 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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VK62 FGO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 VK62 FGO, 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 VK62 FGO registered?

VK62 FGO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is VK62 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 FGO 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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