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YR12 ZZO

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 112,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,901 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,801 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 ZZO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

YR12 ZZO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YR12 ZZO safe to buy?

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