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AO12 YUH

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover fitted

wipers smear

Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover fitted

wipers smear

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,121 miles

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

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 YUH is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YUH, 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 YUH registered?

AO12 YUH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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