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YF61 NVK

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,706 mi
Last recorded88,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,706 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 88,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,725 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 68,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded.

front subframe corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded.

front subframe corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush worn and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush worn and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,619 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,463 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 41,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,735 miles

Nearside all brake pads worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 12,725 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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YF61 NVK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF61 NVK, 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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YF61 NVK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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