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WD12 EXW

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,939 mi
Last recorded37,939 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 EXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 30,196 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,938 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 28,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,960 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 24,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,733 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,014 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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WD12 EXW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 WD12 EXW, 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

How do I check the history of WD12 EXW?

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What year was WD12 EXW registered?

WD12 EXW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is WD12 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 EXW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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