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YD12 UUT

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens damaged/ cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes poorly routed

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,115 miles

Brake pipes poorly routed and brake pedal spongy but no signs of leakage.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front DRL not working.

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

Offside Front 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 debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens damaged/ cracked.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,094 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front DRL not working.

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

Offside Front 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 debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front headlamp lens damaged/ cracked.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,421 miles

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

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 69,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,710 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,676 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,341 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged but not insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall, unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords

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 UUT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

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

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