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YB12 RHY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,494 mi
Last recorded23,494 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 RHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 18,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 14,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 9,287 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 3,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,008 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 RHY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHY, 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

How do I check the history of YB12 RHY?

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What year was YB12 RHY registered?

YB12 RHY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YB12 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 RHY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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