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YE12 EEJ

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 EEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,489 miles

front cradle corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 11 Jun 2026 58,489 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

front cradle corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inside edge

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,004 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle spring cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 43,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 13,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,938 miles

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted, visually checked only.

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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YE12 EEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YE12 EEJ, 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 YE12 EEJ registered?

YE12 EEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is YE12 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 EEJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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