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AO12 YDD

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,038 mi
Last recorded37,038 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YDD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 16,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 14,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,264 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 8,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper smearing/split

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 YDD is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD registered?

AO12 YDD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AO12 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YDD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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