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YH61 VUW

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,804 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 41,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YH61 VUW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH61 VUW, 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 YH61 VUW registered?

YH61 VUW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is YH61 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 VUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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