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YS61 MHA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 MHA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,010 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 94,010 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch low on pedal

Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,989 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 53,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,139 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,391 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 MHA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc 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 YS61 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

YS61 MHA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YS61 MHA safe to buy?

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