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YB12 EKD

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,082 mi
Last recorded111,082 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EKD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,082 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 111,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 65,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,428 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,696 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 33,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,239 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 EKD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 YB12 EKD, 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 YB12 EKD registered?

YB12 EKD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 EKD 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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