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AU12 WDL

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 119,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,310 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,820 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 104,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,039 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,162 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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AU12 WDL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 WDL, 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 AU12 WDL registered?

AU12 WDL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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