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SV12 YJB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,301 mi
Last recorded62,301 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YJB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,301 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle underseal black spray applied (front & rear)

Fail 18 Sep 2025 62,301 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle underseal black spray applied (front & rear)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,312 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.00MM

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

Offside Rear TYRE 3.8MM

PARKING BRAKE EFFOPRT LOW ON NEARSIDE 55KG OFFSIDE 154KG

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 52,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.00MM

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

Offside Rear TYRE 3.8MM

PARKING BRAKE EFFOPRT LOW ON NEARSIDE 55KG OFFSIDE 154KG

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,821 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL RUST

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE 3.6MM

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.8MM

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,092 miles

GENERAL RUST

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,372 miles

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

GENERAL RUST

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 29,372 miles

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

GENERAL RUST

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,065 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 25 Aug 2020 23,065 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 18,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,002 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 17,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 19 Apr 2018 11,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,115 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 9,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 5,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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SV12 YJB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV12 YJB, 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 SV12 YJB registered?

SV12 YJB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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