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AY62 YAX

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,431 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres both splitting inner sidewall

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

Pass 18 May 2020 50,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Fail 18 May 2020 50,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 43,208 miles

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

Front both splitting on inside sidewall

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 37,522 miles

Covers Fitted

EML On (MOT changes on 20 May 2018 This Item Will Become a Failure)

Parking Brake Performance could be improved

Fail 19 May 2018 37,522 miles

Covers Fitted

EML On (MOT changes on 20 May 2018 This Item Will Become a Failure)

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

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

Parking Brake Performance could be improved

Pass 20 May 2017 34,647 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 30,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 30,415 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,335 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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AY62 YAX is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY62 YAX, 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 AY62 YAX registered?

AY62 YAX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AY62 YAX safe to buy?

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