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YP12 CXV

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,676 mi
Last recorded107,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 CXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,676 miles

Offside handbrake poor

battery security

Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,896 miles

Both door mirrors loose but secure

Offside Rear Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite, indicating an inspection or work is required.

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

Rear Both backplates corroding away

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,666 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 46,666 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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YP12 CXV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YP12 CXV, 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

How do I check the history of YP12 CXV?

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What year was YP12 CXV registered?

YP12 CXV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YP12 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 CXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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