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WF11 AYA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,790 mi
Last recorded127,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 AYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dry under side

Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,056 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dry under body

Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 112,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R 16 87V DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,247 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,481 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,681 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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WF11 AYA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF11 AYA, 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 WF11 AYA registered?

WF11 AYA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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