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AJ12 YZO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,621 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,187 miles

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))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,633 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,839 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 22,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,537 miles

Centre Rear wiper split

Offside Rear brake pad getting low and wearing uneven

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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AJ12 YZO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 YZO, 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 AJ12 YZO registered?

AJ12 YZO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YZO safe to buy?

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