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YX62 XGT

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,211 mi
Last recorded44,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 XGT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -185/65 r15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking -185/65 r15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 41,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,519 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2024 40,514 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Dec 2021 33,664 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 33,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 33,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, wearing low (tread), small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 31,583 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished, wearing low (tread), small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 30,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,676 miles

All tyres perished and cracked in tread.

Both front lower arms, rear bushes slightly split.

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,074 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 26,074 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,317 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 14,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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YX62 XGT is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX62 XGT, 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 YX62 XGT registered?

YX62 XGT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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