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YB12 TYF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 134,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Accident damage to offside front wing & offside quarter panel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear subframes

Pass 29 Dec 2023 131,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs backing plate is corroded

Offside Rear Number plate lamp is weak

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,841 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake discs backing plate is corroded

Offside Rear Number plate lamp is weak

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear disc shield corroding away

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit & inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,859 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear disc shield corroding away

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit & inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,323 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 38,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,473 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 TYF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

YB12 TYF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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