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YG62 LAO

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 LAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,866 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 126,862 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre & rear outer sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,411 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 120,410 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,365 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,183 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,123 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,375 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 78,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE CHAFFING ON SUSPENSION COMPONANT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,882 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,850 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,850 miles

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

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 LAO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG62 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

YG62 LAO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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