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YD62 NWO

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,770 mi
Last recorded154,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 NWO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 154,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 149,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 145,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 119,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,407 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2019 78,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,967 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 69,758 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,325 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,957 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NWO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel 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 YD62 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

YD62 NWO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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