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YH12 PYP

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,590 mi
Last recorded193,590 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 PYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 193,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 176,329 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 155,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,430 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 124,600 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,841 miles

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

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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YH12 PYP is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YH12 PYP, 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 YH12 PYP registered?

YH12 PYP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 PYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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