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A2 WEP

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,953 mi
Last recorded25,953 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WEP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 25,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 20,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FLEXI HOSE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 20,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 20,212 miles

ALL TYRES 10 YEARS OLD

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 19,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 19,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,055 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,962 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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A2 WEP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 WEP registered?

A2 WEP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A2 WEP safe to buy?

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