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YD12 HMF

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 151,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 112,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 81,142 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,564 miles

Front CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,332 miles

Front Inner TYRES LOW ON WEAR ON VERY INNER EDGES,ALSO PUNCTURE ON OSF TYRE

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,240 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH NUMBER PLATE ILLUMINATION NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT,SHOWING BALL PIN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT,SHOWING BALL PIN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.2.B.1f)

Front Inner TYRES LOW ON WEAR ON VERY INNER EDGES,ALSO PUNCTURE ON OSF TYRE

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,548 miles

Offside Front Slight play in track rod end

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,505 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 HMF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

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

Is YD12 HMF safe to buy?

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