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WF12 FJK

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,952 mi
Last recorded166,952 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 166,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 166,821 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 153,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 153,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5/2mm ONLY JUST LEGAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 145,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S slightly worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads on about 4mm

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged in corner (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 145,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S slightly worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads on about 4mm

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged in corner (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 138,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 138,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / worn and corroded, signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Windscreen and blades very dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 127,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 127,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall splitting in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 118,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,454 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts along tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads/Discs overheated at some point, not binding @ time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts along tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,784 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 90,784 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 74,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,390 miles

n/s wing mirror indicator lenz damaged but still working ok

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 FJK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

WF12 FJK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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