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AY12 YTO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YTO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake disk inner rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,582 miles

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 YTO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

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

Is AY12 YTO safe to buy?

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