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VU62 OYE

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 OYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has large split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,286 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,926 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 104,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight blow on exhaust system.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 98,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight blow on exhaust system.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,480 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 90,480 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front bottom balljoints have split rubbers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre cracks appearing on inner wall

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,647 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,101 miles

N/S number plate light bulb holder broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 45,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S number plate light bulb holder broken

N/S wiper poor

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,494 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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VU62 OYE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VU62 OYE, 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 VU62 OYE registered?

VU62 OYE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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