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YT12 LUP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,937 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,788 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 44,613 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR ROAD WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE FRONT DISCS CORRODED ( EDGES )

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,569 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 41,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODE / LIPPED OUTER EDGE ( INNER )

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE / SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BID RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

OFFSIDE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENT SURFACE CORRISION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,520 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 9 Feb 2019 30,204 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,advise

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 13,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LUP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT12 LUP, 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 YT12 LUP registered?

YT12 LUP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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