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YC12 LRA

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,288 mi
Last recorded124,288 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,288 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 124,288 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,152 miles

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

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

OSF bumper damaged

Rear brake back plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,412 miles

Both Rear disc backing plates corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and scoring on inner face of Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroding away

Slight surface corrosion on Front & Rear subframe

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,908 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,145 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 80,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,259 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,952 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,043 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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YC12 LRA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRA, 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 YC12 LRA registered?

YC12 LRA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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