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YE61 XHR

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,352 mi
Last recorded74,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,352 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 74,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 72,337 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 72,337 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,080 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 68,576 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,819 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 34,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YE61 XHR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE61 XHR, 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 YE61 XHR registered?

YE61 XHR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YE61 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 XHR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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