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YD12 KRV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,353 mi
Last recorded54,353 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 54,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,861 miles

All tyres cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KRV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

YD12 KRV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YD12 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 KRV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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