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YS12 BNU

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 66,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 61,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 49,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,849 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,437 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 BNU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BNU, 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.

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What year was YS12 BNU registered?

YS12 BNU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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