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AO12 JYY

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 JYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 101,032 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,468 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 23 Mar 2021 66,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO12 JYY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 JYY, 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 AO12 JYY registered?

AO12 JYY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 JYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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