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2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BND
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,691 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2.6mm dot code 12/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2mm 195/55/16 dot code 12/22 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 102,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2.6mm dot code 12/22 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2mm 195/55/16 dot code 12/22 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,241 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under-side of vehicle) (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi deteriorated / corroded no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 93,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,349 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,518 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 64,516 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,169 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,628 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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WF12 BND is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WF12 BND, 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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WF12 BND is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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