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DA61 YDT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YDT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 91,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc shields corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 81,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn edges / worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn edges / worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running light inoperative

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim/slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,870 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Jan 2020 46,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,273 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 28,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 19,315 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,143 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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DA61 YDT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA61 YDT, 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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DA61 YDT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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