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WK12 YDY

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 128,895 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak analyser would not pick up reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,384 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 123,680 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,630 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,630 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 May 2017 77,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 77,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 74,305 miles

both front tyres worn edges & close to limit .......

exhaust too clean to register .......

Pass 22 May 2015 69,135 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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WK12 YDY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK12 YDY, 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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WK12 YDY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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