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YH62 YZZ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,781 mi
Last recorded80,781 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,781 miles

Front subframe covered in under seal

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

under body components covered in under-seal

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weekend

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,669 miles

wiper blades jumping slightly on screen may be dry rubbers on blades

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,188 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 68,188 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 58,700 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 54,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,063 miles

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

emissions to weak to record

Pass 15 Dec 2017 46,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,348 miles

Nearside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,563 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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YH62 YZZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH62 YZZ, 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 YH62 YZZ registered?

YH62 YZZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 YZZ safe to buy?

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