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YS61 UWT

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,606 mi
Last recorded105,606 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 UWT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 105,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 105,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light cluster has water ingress

Fail 8 Apr 2025 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light cluster has water ingress

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 74,750 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 69,540 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres worn to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,405 miles

front pads worn advise to replace os ns front lower ball joint rubbers deteriated advise to replace

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,980 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,012 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,269 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

YS61 UWT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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