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YD12 KRU

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,214 mi
Last recorded33,214 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 33,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 28,707 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,187 miles

all tyres 10 yr old

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 17,434 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,911 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 KRU is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

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

Is YD12 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 KRU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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