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AU12 WDF

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WDF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,565 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge - Badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - Badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre bald on inner edge - Badly cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall - Bald on edges - Badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge - Badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - Badly cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 88,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 88,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was upside down. Fitted correctly now. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc stone guard corroded and incomplete.

Fail 22 Mar 2024 78,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc stone guard corroded and incomplete.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Blub in tailgate light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 73,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,066 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 33,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU12 WDF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 WDF, 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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AU12 WDF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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