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YH12 UMT

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UMT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,720 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS STARTING TO FROST (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,222 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,112 miles

Nearside Front 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 UMT is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UMT, 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 YH12 UMT registered?

YH12 UMT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 UMT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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