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VN62 MKU

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,407 mi
Last recorded14,407 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 MKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 14,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 8,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is Mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 8,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is Mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 1,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 1,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rusty oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall due to damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cords coming out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,255 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front worn on edges ONLY JUST PASSABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,358 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,135 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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VN62 MKU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN62 MKU, 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 VN62 MKU registered?

VN62 MKU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is VN62 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 MKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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