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YB12 UDJ

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 76,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,448 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 64,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,791 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,224 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bot arms ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 31,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,140 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 24,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 28 Jul 2015 16,525 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 UDJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDJ, 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

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What year was YB12 UDJ registered?

YB12 UDJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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