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YG12 RVF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 148,363 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

REAR TYRES WORN

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

Vehicle body damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2025 145,170 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn & nail in tread

Nearside front worn & perished sidewall

Offside front body panel & wing damaged. secure

Rear bumper damaged & rear number plate slight damage

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 130,072 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,745 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 103,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,891 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 84,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,203 miles

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge + cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 31,942 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 RVF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc 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 RVF, 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 YG12 RVF registered?

YG12 RVF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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