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YR62 YZH

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,072 mi
Last recorded88,072 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 YZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 77,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 70,635 miles

Underbody Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,136 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,326 miles

osf bottom ball joint dust cover has slight split

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,553 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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YR62 YZH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR62 YZH, 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 YR62 YZH registered?

YR62 YZH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YR62 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 YZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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