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YD62 NUF

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 NUF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,749 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,720 miles

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

Knock on steering

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2024 109,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Knock on steering

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake has low effort

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear lower axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 all four coil springs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,816 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,125 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 NUF is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NUF, 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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YD62 NUF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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