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WD62 CDU

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 CDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,599 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,660 miles

Front fog lamps not working.

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 74,660 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working.

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,543 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,624 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cut outer wall but not exposing cords

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,914 miles

Offside wiper split

Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,678 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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WD62 CDU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel 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 WD62 CDU, 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 WD62 CDU registered?

WD62 CDU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is WD62 CDU safe to buy?

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