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AO12 WTC

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,219 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 112,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,775 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 90,884 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and edges just starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 69,834 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 69,834 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

O/s/r tyre low inner edge 205/45/17

Rear brake pads very low

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2020 56,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 46,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 37,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER SHOULDER ( NOT REPAIRABLE ) - 205/45R17 CONTI SPORT CONTACT 5 X.L. ALROUND

Pass 4 May 2017 31,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 24,943 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2015 18,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 WTC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO12 WTC, 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 AO12 WTC registered?

AO12 WTC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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