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YF12 HCH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,909 mi
Last recorded48,909 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HCH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,322 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,811 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake just meeting requirements. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,393 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 16,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 14,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 11,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 6,732 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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YF12 HCH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YF12 HCH, 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 YF12 HCH registered?

YF12 HCH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YF12 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 HCH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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