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YH62 XZJ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,696 miles

All brake backing plates heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Conventional and run flat tyre mixed on axle

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked - not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

All brake backing plates heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Conventional and run flat tyre mixed on axle

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked - not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 89,664 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 89,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 153,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush beginning to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears to be damp/contaminated with oil or similar but not leaking when held under pressure

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust union flange corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 153,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush beginning to part (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears to be damp/contaminated with oil or similar but not leaking when held under pressure

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust union flange corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,816 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir empty and antifreeze staining on lower hose at base of inner radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim kinked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 133,816 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir empty and antifreeze staining on lower hose at base of inner radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim kinked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,899 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on front suspension components and subframe

Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on front suspension components and subframe

Pass 30 May 2019 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc has evidence of excessive heat

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 97,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc has evidence of excessive heat

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre misshapen

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XZJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XZJ, 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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YH62 XZJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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