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SP12 YRM

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YRM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 115,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 114,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 107,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 102,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank repaired

Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

zero emission no print out giving

Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,564 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

zero emission no print out giving

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,738 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low readimg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,486 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 YRM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP12 YRM, 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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SP12 YRM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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