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YD12 VPO

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,756 mi
Last recorded93,756 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VPO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,756 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 88,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,734 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 44,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,312 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,985 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 VPO is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

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

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