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YF12 OYM

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 OYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 139,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,107 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S beam mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 122,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 122,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 111,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 111,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 83,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,947 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,416 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 OYM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YF12 OYM, 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 YF12 OYM registered?

YF12 OYM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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