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YH12 UFL

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,760 mi
Last recorded106,760 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UFL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,760 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 106,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two flat spots developing, advise replacement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,253 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,349 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,932 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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YH12 UFL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 YH12 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

YH12 UFL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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