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CA12 JYP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,469 mi
Last recorded82,469 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 JYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,469 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 82,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable knocking noise no play found (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,512 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,898 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,948 miles

Brake fluid low

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,674 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA12 JYP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA12 JYP, 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 CA12 JYP registered?

CA12 JYP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CA12 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 JYP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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