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YA12 UAR

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,410 mi
Last recorded51,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 UAR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 51,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 50,790 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 50,258 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,988 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 UAR is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAR, 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 UAR?

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What year was YA12 UAR registered?

YA12 UAR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is YA12 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 UAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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