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YX62 UHF

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 UHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,525 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,340 miles

Crack in rear bumper

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underneath chassis and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,854 miles

Chassis and suspension components showing superficial corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wiper started to smear

Rear bumper damaged/cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2020 32,854 miles

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

Chassis and suspension components showing superficial corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wiper started to smear

Rear bumper damaged/cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,235 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped/ rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,574 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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YX62 UHF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YX62 UHF, 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 YX62 UHF registered?

YX62 UHF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YX62 UHF safe to buy?

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