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YY62 EYD

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,401 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,566 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded and slight corrosion to rear axel

Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded and slight corrosion to rear axel

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,539 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,599 miles

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

o/s front day time running light in-op

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front day time running light in-op

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,950 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,267 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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YY62 EYD is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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