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YH12 WVJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 WVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,123 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,643 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,643 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition off front pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,273 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,096 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 76,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,028 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2018 65,028 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,832 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front day running light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,528 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 43,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 30,563 miles

front tyres getting low

front tyres wearing inner sides

rear discs have a lip on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,144 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 WVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

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

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