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YY12 FOD

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FOD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,331 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 74,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 69,267 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 51,050 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,744 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres n\s 2.5 mm o\s 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,784 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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YY12 FOD is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY12 FOD, 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 YY12 FOD registered?

YY12 FOD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YY12 FOD safe to buy?

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