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YA61 ACZ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,907 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 59,861 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,024 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,339 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 54,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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YA61 ACZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YA61 ACZ, 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

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What year was YA61 ACZ registered?

YA61 ACZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YA61 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA61 ACZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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