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155,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195 55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight (2.4.G.1)
Fuel tank corroded
No visible locking devices on brake calipers
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)
Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes
Underside wet when tested
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight (2.4.G.1)
Fuel tank corroded
No visible locking devices on brake calipers
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Protective coating on underside brake and fuel pipes
Underside wet when tested
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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YA12 YLU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 YA12 YLU, 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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YA12 YLU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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