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YT12 LUL

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LUL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,858 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow (Flexy pipe)

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

Offside Front Advise Damage to windscreen but is seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,591 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 47,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,898 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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YT12 LUL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue 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 YT12 LUL, 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 YT12 LUL registered?

YT12 LUL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YT12 LUL safe to buy?

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