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WF12 YZL

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,355 mi
Last recorded42,355 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 42,355 miles

Suspension and under body showing surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2026 42,355 miles

Suspension and under body showing surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 38,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 30,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 30,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 29,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 27,637 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 26,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,836 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 20,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,939 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,160 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 YZL is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

WF12 YZL is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is WF12 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 YZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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