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YR12 HCK

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HCK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer c v gaiter small cut /pinhole

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,800 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer c v gaiter small cut /pinhole

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside outer c v gaiter small cut /pinhole

Fail 4 Mar 2022 52,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer c v gaiter small cut /pinhole

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer c v gaiter small cut /pinhole

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 34,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 31,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,848 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,226 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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YR12 HCK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 HCK, 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 YR12 HCK registered?

YR12 HCK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YR12 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 HCK 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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