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WF12 WPR

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WPR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2026 93,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,691 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 80,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front slightly binding

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,871 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,434 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,531 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 WPR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

WF12 WPR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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