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YE12 UJM

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,472 mi
Last recorded33,472 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UJM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 33,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 31,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 26,543 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 26,537 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working, Pre 2018

Pass 14 May 2021 21,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 17,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 15,883 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 14,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,737 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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YE12 UJM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

YE12 UJM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YE12 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 UJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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