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YD62 FOC

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,959 mi
Last recorded97,959 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 FOC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,959 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 94,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 85,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 76,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,287 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,809 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 53,809 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 51,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 May 2019 51,909 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2018 48,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,486 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in treads and worn below limit on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,843 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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YD62 FOC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD62 FOC, 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 YD62 FOC registered?

YD62 FOC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YD62 FOC safe to buy?

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