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YP61 LCY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,918 mi
Last recorded24,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 24,918 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 23,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 21,818 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 19,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 18,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 12,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,393 miles

all tires badly deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,859 miles

all 4 tyre's cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2015 10,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,864 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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YP61 LCY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP61 LCY, 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 YP61 LCY registered?

YP61 LCY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is YP61 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 LCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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