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WF12 HRC

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 HRC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,625 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 57,625 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has a screw in the edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly unevenly worn

n/s/f driving light inop

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 52,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,834 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 42,834 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,230 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 HRC is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc 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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

WF12 HRC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is WF12 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 HRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF12 HRC have outstanding finance?

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