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WF12 YZO

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on the inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on the inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2023 102,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is below the limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit 2.0mm and is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on the inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,963 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,539 miles

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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 YZO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

WF12 YZO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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