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YD12 GJV

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,091 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deformation inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 45,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deformation inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,706 miles

item removed from screen from screen prior to test

rear pads worn

Fail 29 Feb 2016 32,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

item removed from screen from screen prior to test

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,615 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear wheels slightly buckled

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Piece of metal in offside rear tyre tread

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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YD12 GJV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YD12 GJV, 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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YD12 GJV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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