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YB12 RHV

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 RHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,228 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise inside surfaces of o/s/f brake disc corroded but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe advise to replace

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,984 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre tread is low

Fail 20 Aug 2024 101,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise front subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,587 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system up side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Balljoint boot weeping grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot weeping grease

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Balljoint boot weeping grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Balljoint boot weeping grease

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,977 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,770 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,022 miles

front tyres worn

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

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 RHV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RHV, 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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What year was YB12 RHV registered?

YB12 RHV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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