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YE62 HHJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,869 mi
Last recorded76,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 HHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 76,869 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody greased

Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,761 miles

Offside Front Disc slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,253 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,253 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FAILED EMISSIONS DUE TO LEAK FROM BACKBOX JOINT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,953 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow on backbox

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,016 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,112 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 23,112 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,350 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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YE62 HHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE62 HHJ, 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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YE62 HHJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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