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YP12 JVJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,966 mi
Last recorded37,966 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 34,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 31,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 28,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 27,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,677 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,385 miles

Both front wipers are slightly poor clearance.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,169 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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YP12 JVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVJ, 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 YP12 JVJ registered?

YP12 JVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YP12 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 JVJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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