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AV61 YNO

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,765 mi
Last recorded141,765 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 141,765 miles

N,S,F washer jet not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 135,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,140 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 129,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 116,871 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,178 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,590 miles

stone chip in zone A of screen

Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,068 miles

rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,311 miles

Engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 69,311 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,215 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,478 miles

Engine cover fitted

Interior light level switch adjusted to check headlamp level

Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,819 miles

Engine cover fitted

N/s headlight aim on max mark

N/s/f tyre at 2mm

O/s/f tyre at 3mm

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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AV61 YNO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV61 YNO, 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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AV61 YNO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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