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YT62 KKE

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 KKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,205 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 52,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD MARKED YELLOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre SIDEWALL AND SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,494 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure NSF bumper damage and insecure ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure NSF bumper damage and insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,020 miles

2x rear tyres cracking in tread

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 32,020 miles

2x rear tyres cracking in tread

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,501 miles

Nearside Front damage to nsf bumper

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 KKE is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YT62 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

YT62 KKE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YT62 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 KKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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