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SY12 UVT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,532 mi
Last recorded19,532 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 16,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,969 miles

Front Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished but not leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2022 13,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 4,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,193 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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SY12 UVT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY12 UVT?

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What year was SY12 UVT registered?

SY12 UVT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SY12 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 UVT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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