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YE12 UJN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,011 miles

Exhaust corroded through out

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded through out

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 56,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,593 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 32,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 25,262 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 UJN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YE12 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

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

Is YE12 UJN safe to buy?

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