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YG12 MHK

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,213 mi
Last recorded58,213 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 MHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,768 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 53,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 35,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,060 miles

rear outer brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,075 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall split

Offside Front tyre inner side wall split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 21,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall split

Offside Front tyre inner side wall split

Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,613 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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YG12 MHK is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 MHK, 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 YG12 MHK registered?

YG12 MHK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YG12 MHK safe to buy?

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