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YB12 TYA

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 87,938 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,780 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 80,780 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,826 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 72,826 miles

Front Direction indicator not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,460 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front & Rear door slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2020 49,132 miles

Nearside Front & Rear door damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater: lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,647 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 36,647 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 31,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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 TYA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

YB12 TYA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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