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WF12 FJP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,289 mi
Last recorded59,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FJP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 59,289 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,054 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear outer lamps have condensation in them (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,301 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,745 miles

rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

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 FJP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 FJP registered?

WF12 FJP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is WF12 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 FJP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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