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SP12 YJN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,490 mi
Last recorded38,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 36,680 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 36,680 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 32,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 32,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,135 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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SP12 YJN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol 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 SP12 YJN, 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 SP12 YJN registered?

SP12 YJN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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