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WF12 FJC

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FJC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 95,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 58,580 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal split but still sealing

nearside front wheel angle different to offside front

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 56,863 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,673 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 41,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cut to inner sidewall not down to cords.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to inner sidewall not down to cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,824 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 FJC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 FJC, 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 WF12 FJC registered?

WF12 FJC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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