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YP62 HWU

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,176 mi
Last recorded40,176 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 HWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 31,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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YP62 HWU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP62 HWU, 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 YP62 HWU registered?

YP62 HWU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is YP62 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 HWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP62 HWU have outstanding finance?

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