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YT62 KJN

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,255 mi
Last recorded129,255 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 KJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 129,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 129,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,169 miles

Offside Front DRL lamp inoperative

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine noisey suspect timing chain

Fail 2 Oct 2024 118,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front DRL lamp inoperative

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine noisey suspect timing chain

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 114,470 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,903 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 107,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,652 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 KJN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJN, 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 YT62 KJN registered?

YT62 KJN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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