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YS12 BKY

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BKY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 57,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,724 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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YS12 BKY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 YS12 BKY, 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 YS12 BKY registered?

YS12 BKY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YS12 BKY safe to buy?

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