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YE12 VEU

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,918 mi
Last recorded89,918 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,918 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,627 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,725 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 84,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,928 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,520 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

oil residue around sump

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 VEU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEU, 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 YE12 VEU registered?

YE12 VEU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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