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YY12 NZB

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,384 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,400 miles

front and rear Sub-framed corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 103,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

gear box sump corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,073 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,488 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,981 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,598 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2018 59,171 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,171 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 49,129 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front disc rusty on extremety of inner face

Pass 21 May 2015 23,719 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NZB is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZB, 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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YY12 NZB is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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