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YY62 KPJ

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,579 mi
Last recorded108,579 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,579 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 108,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 106,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,863 miles

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

Subframe Corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 105,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Subframe Corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,048 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,483 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 81,482 miles

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

Offside rear brake pads affected by heat.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,169 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,545 miles

both front tyres splitting on sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2015 42,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front tyres splitting on sidewall

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 KPJ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY62 KPJ, 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 YY62 KPJ registered?

YY62 KPJ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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