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YP12 XUN

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XUN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 81,219 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,609 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 73,603 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 17,361 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 XUN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

YP12 XUN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is YP12 XUN safe to buy?

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