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YY12 FON

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,722 mi
Last recorded89,722 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FON
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,722 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 72,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,964 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 58,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 57,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (burst on RBT) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,233 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 56,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 49,741 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,545 miles

scratches / dents to bodywork

Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,282 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,418 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 27,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,591 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 FON is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YY12 FON, 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 FON registered?

YY12 FON is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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