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YA12 GVY

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,286 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 97,262 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,180 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,436 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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YA12 GVY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA12 GVY, 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 YA12 GVY?

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What year was YA12 GVY registered?

YA12 GVY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is YA12 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 GVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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