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YF62 ULB

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 ULB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 98,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,751 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,191 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF62 ULB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc 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 YF62 ULB, 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 YF62 ULB registered?

YF62 ULB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 ULB 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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