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WF61 KZP

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 KZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,573 miles

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

rear axel heavly rusted

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 123,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,373 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 113,370 miles

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

Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,592 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,974 miles

nsf tyre outer wall damaged close to cord but no cord visible.

osr tyre inner wall splitting badly but no cord visible.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,591 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,931 miles

Front brake discs slight lipping

Rear brake discs slight lipping

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slight lipping

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slight lipping

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,549 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 36,374 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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WF61 KZP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WF61 KZP, 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 WF61 KZP registered?

WF61 KZP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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