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YR12 HBP

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HBP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,023 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 73,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,011 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,219 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,932 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 51,914 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate cant be opened easily (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 May 2018 32,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 15,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 13,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,117 miles

tyres starting to crack on tread

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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YR12 HBP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red 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 YR12 HBP, 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 YR12 HBP registered?

YR12 HBP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YR12 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 HBP 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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