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WF12 UZX

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 UZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,602 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2026 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded and pitted, mainly on inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox/engine area oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade splitting

slight surface corrosion and front subframe and suspension

slight surface corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,176 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens have cracks/bloom (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to the front subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,824 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread, on MOT Limit advise replacement

Offside Front Headlamp has crack in it, passes MOT Criteria at present

Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,437 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 29,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,109 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 UZX is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZX, 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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WF12 UZX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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