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YY62 ALU

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 ALU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,169 miles

front sub frame corroded-rear axle corroded-n/s/f + o/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2022 141,024 miles

front subframe corroded-rear axle/coil spring mounting area corroded-front exhaust flexi corroded-n/s/f tyre on limit-

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,468 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,876 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,876 miles

Emissions not tested oil level well over full (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 11 Aug 2018 91,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 91,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door Mirror on both side not folding out. (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position llight not working.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,556 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 42,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,213 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 32,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YY62 ALU is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY62 ALU, 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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YY62 ALU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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