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YC12 AFN

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 124,109 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 124,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2024 115,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 72,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,372 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,786 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YC12 AFN is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC12 AFN, 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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YC12 AFN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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