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YC12 NVH

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 NVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2024 96,721 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,473 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,130 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,759 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))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre got nail in close to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,516 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 NVH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVH, 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 YC12 NVH registered?

YC12 NVH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 NVH safe to buy?

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