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WF12 WRK

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 182,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2023 178,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 171,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 169,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 169,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2020 159,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 159,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 142,510 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

items removed from interior mirror

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 May 2016 84,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 51,886 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 WRK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

WF12 WRK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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