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WF12 FYU

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded - keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer pipe flange is deteriorated and corroded - keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded - keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer pipe flange is deteriorated and corroded - keep under observation (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers were empty - refilled (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,002 miles

DRL bulb not working

Pass 6 Jan 2023 67,764 miles

N/S/F DRL inop

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 on 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,764 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S/F DRL inop

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Wheel Bearing not checked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 on 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,765 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,115 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 FYU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

WF12 FYU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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