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YY61 NEJ

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 182,953 miles

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

Rear underbody slightly covered with surface rust

Pass 6 Jan 2025 168,455 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded, n/s rubbing brake disc

o/s side repeater incomplete, still operational

Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,319 miles

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s side repeater incomplete, still operational

Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,471 miles

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s side repeater incomplete

Fail 17 Jan 2023 139,466 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s side repeater not working

Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,885 miles

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 116,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,867 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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YY61 NEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black 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 YY61 NEJ, 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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YY61 NEJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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