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WF62 GYW

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 GYW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 91,362 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 83,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 May 2023 75,356 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 75,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 51,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2019 45,383 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 42,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 38,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,929 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 GYW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WF62 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

WF62 GYW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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