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YR12 HCN

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HCN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 118,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,459 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,449 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle Took 6 Attempts To Pass The Emissions

Fail 28 May 2019 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle Took 6 Attempts To Pass The Emissions

Pass 12 May 2018 75,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,726 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,777 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 HCN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR12 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

YR12 HCN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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