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YH12 UFP

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UFP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 102,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition and hanger rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,169 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged but still structurally sound

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

rear exhaust mount failed but system still secure

Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged but still structurally sound

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

rear exhaust mount failed but system still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2024 98,938 miles

Central Upper Clutch pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. (engine bay)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2024 98,903 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Upper Clutch pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. (engine bay)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,369 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,369 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 90,429 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 90,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,570 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 85,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,061 miles

Child seats fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 43,061 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seats fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,568 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UFP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFP, 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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YH12 UFP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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