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YT62 FBB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,940 mi
Last recorded108,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 FBB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer Edge, 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split End. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken, System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 108,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer Edge, 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split End. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken, System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,251 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,251 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to os dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,859 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,658 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 62,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,655 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,667 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2017 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,527 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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YT62 FBB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 YT62 FBB, 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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YT62 FBB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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