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YR62 CPZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,603 mi
Last recorded133,603 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 CPZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 133,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,898 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Aug 2024 128,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 128,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 125,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,216 miles

Nearside Front daylight

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front day running light out

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,197 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges - 185/65/15

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges - 185/65/15

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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YR62 CPZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR62 CPZ, 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 YR62 CPZ registered?

YR62 CPZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 CPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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