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YS61 UFH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 UFH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,158 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,148 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,867 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 5 Sep 2023 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls cracked and perished

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush worn

nearside rear brake back plate corroded and partially insecure

offside rear light lense cracked

rear brake discs extremely worn corroded and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 68,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,251 miles

offside rear tail lamp cracked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around side wall and tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread has slight cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2016 37,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread has slight cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,360 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,691 miles

emissions not detected

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 UFH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

YS61 UFH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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