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YB12 EHH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 147,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 146,780 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded next to rear arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre has been repaired on the edge of the sidewall to the tread area

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 134,931 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front n rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,173 miles

Both rear outer tail lamps have water ingress / condensation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on the inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 102,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,173 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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YB12 EHH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB12 EHH, 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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YB12 EHH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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