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SY12 NYH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 NYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,992 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,175 miles

rear axel covered in underseal front subframe covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jan 2025 69,175 miles

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

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

rear axel covered in underseal front subframe covered in underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,745 miles

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle coil spring seating cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,744 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light out

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle coil spring seating cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,745 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 44,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 16,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 16,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,351 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 9,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SY12 NYH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY12 NYH, 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 SY12 NYH registered?

SY12 NYH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is SY12 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 NYH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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