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YB12 OEG

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,819 mi
Last recorded70,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 OEG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,518 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 63,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 59,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 56,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre also worn unevenly (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,163 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n,s and o,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 48,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n,s and o,s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OEG is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB12 OEG, 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 OEG is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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