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SY12 UWU

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 UWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,322 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Back beam corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back beam bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes debonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,767 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,576 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust flanges corroded

light corrosion to front subframe

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,246 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front sub-frame corroded

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 78,664 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back beam bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

rear beam bushes debonding slightly

Pass 14 May 2019 73,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,334 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,532 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on edge of tread.

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 UWU is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

SY12 UWU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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