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YG62 DJE

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,917 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 96,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,299 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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YG62 DJE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG62 DJE, 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 YG62 DJE registered?

YG62 DJE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YG62 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 DJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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