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YC12 LSJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible crank pulley oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible crank pulley oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,118 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,829 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,829 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)

clutch is slipping on this vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

clutch is slipping on this vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,626 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 LSJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

YC12 LSJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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