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YM12 DPX

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 DPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,795 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front subframe corroded and flakeing

Fail 13 Nov 2025 89,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded and flakeing

Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,678 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake back plates very corroded and deteriatedand incomplete

Fail 22 Nov 2024 82,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and squueking (1.2.1 (f))

offside and nearside rear brake back plates very corroded and deteriatedand incomplete

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 69,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,309 miles

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,380 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 40,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,331 miles

ADVISE CUT IN NSF TYRE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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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YM12 DPX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 YM12 DPX, 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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YM12 DPX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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