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YP62 VAY

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,324 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 108,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,671 miles

Offside Front ball joint dirt cover deteriorating

low fuel light on

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,685 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,711 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,711 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VAY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP62 VAY, 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.

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What year was YP62 VAY registered?

YP62 VAY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is YP62 VAY safe to buy?

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