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YS61 MHL

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 MHL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,206 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 92,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 88,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads slightly wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 54,656 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,872 miles

front wipers smearing and rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2019 49,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front wipers smearing and rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,557 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,575 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 MHL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 YS61 MHL, 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 YS61 MHL registered?

YS61 MHL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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