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VU12 ZZW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,945 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,072 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,982 miles

Hand brake effort low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,054 miles

Rear hand brake effort low

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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VU12 ZZW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU12 ZZW, 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 VU12 ZZW registered?

VU12 ZZW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is VU12 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 ZZW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 ZZW have outstanding finance?

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