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YD12 YUV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YUV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,640 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 53,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 45,071 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 45,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,268 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 41,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,821 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eng/man light on

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eng/man light on

engine oil over full

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,646 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 24,644 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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 YUV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

YD12 YUV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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