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YS12 NVJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 NVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 84,332 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 84,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 66,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 57,027 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 50,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 44,917 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 40,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,129 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 36,128 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 29,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,600 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 25,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 20,520 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,416 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 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

YS12 NVJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YS12 NVJ safe to buy?

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