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YR12 ZYN

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,471 mi
Last recorded49,471 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 49,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,031 miles

slight knock in steering system

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knock detected when turning steering

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,234 miles

o/s rear tyre cuts on treads no cords showing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre cuts on treads no cords showing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,938 miles

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

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 ZYN 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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

YR12 ZYN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YR12 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ZYN 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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