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YY12 HXR

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,690 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam)(both springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake n/s 103 - o/s 81

parking brake only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine running uneven (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam)(both springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake n/s 103 - o/s 81

parking brake only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,677 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both side brake backplates corroded and badly split

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 33,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,448 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 HXR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

YY12 HXR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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