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YG62 YLT

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,728 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 63,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 56,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm corroded

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,448 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,940 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 28,940 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,519 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 YLT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLT, 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 YG62 YLT registered?

YG62 YLT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is YG62 YLT safe to buy?

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