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SY12 WOX

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WOX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,028 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhuast has had temporary repair (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Tank signs of corrosion

Parking Brake has just met minimum requirement may need further adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,737 miles

fuel tank corroded

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2024 105,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank corroded

underbody,suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose steel pipe and ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose steel pipe and ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 101,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,711 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 98,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,152 miles

Nearside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 84,151 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,637 miles

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,284 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake discs worn

Front Brakes sticking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,011 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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SY12 WOX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue 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 SY12 WOX, 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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SY12 WOX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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