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SP62 WTM

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WTM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,434 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 131,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 124,822 miles

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

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

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,423 miles

Front wish bone bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front seat head rest missing

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

air con rad deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front bumper cracked

Front discs lipped and corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint boot loose on clip

Nearside Front wiper torn

Nearside Front wishbone bush splitting

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear wiper blade torn

child lock on both rear doors

rear tyres cracking and wearing on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,011 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,011 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,106 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,423 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside sill damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 65,423 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside sill damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,172 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

both nearside tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear brake disc worn on inner side

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

both nearside tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear brake disc worn on inner side

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in brake pedal anti slip rubber

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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SP62 WTM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP62 WTM, 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 SP62 WTM registered?

SP62 WTM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is SP62 WTM safe to buy?

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