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YD12 HBB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HBB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush stating to split and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,563 miles

All x4 tyres getting low 3/4mm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,470 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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YD12 HBB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YD12 HBB, 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 YD12 HBB registered?

YD12 HBB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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