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YR12 YVB

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,301 mi
Last recorded151,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 151,301 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 151,288 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 140,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 127,495 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 113,569 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 113,464 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 99,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 89,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 89,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 2017 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 82,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + brake discs scored + corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + brake discs scored + corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,383 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 66,383 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported + damaged + corroded. (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,606 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 YVB is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

YR12 YVB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 YVB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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