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YY12 GDK

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,526 mi
Last recorded38,526 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GDK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 38,526 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split and arm excessively corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,957 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 35,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 28,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,497 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 GDK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

YY12 GDK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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