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AY12 YTL

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YTL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,558 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,205 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,772 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slightly leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 69,772 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slightly leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate cleaned before test in order to inspect

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,257 miles

Front Sub frame has corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,271 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring area on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade not fitted correctly blade into arm was insecure now have fitted correctly

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring area on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,184 miles

all 4 tyres close to minimum tread depth of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,289 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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AY12 YTL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY12 YTL, 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 AY12 YTL registered?

AY12 YTL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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