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WF62 AOU

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 AOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 91,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,927 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen, just inside swept area on near side upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearly touching screamers (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 35,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned screen and wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearly touching screamers (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,413 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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WF62 AOU is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF62 AOU, 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 WF62 AOU registered?

WF62 AOU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WF62 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 AOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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