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YD12 HOJ

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 91,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,611 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,909 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 39,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 29,783 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,996 miles

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

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 HOJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HOJ, 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 YD12 HOJ registered?

YD12 HOJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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