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YP62 TVO

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 TVO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,158 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,257 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,297 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 48,565 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,505 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Both rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 24,505 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Both rear discs corroded and pitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TVO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

YP62 TVO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 TVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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