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YH62 NJK

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 NJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,207 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,322 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 77,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,110 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front day running light inopp

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,925 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 9 Oct 2015 30,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted to O/S/R not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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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YH62 NJK is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YH62 NJK, 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 YH62 NJK registered?

YH62 NJK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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