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YS61 HFE

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,429 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 56,210 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 56,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,213 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 53,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 49,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look under 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 35,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 35,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,954 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking and splitting in between tread

Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking and splitting in between tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,992 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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YS61 HFE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS61 HFE, 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 YS61 HFE registered?

YS61 HFE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is YS61 HFE safe to buy?

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