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WF62 MVS

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,406 mi
Last recorded114,406 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 MVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,406 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti rpll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,797 miles

Engine covers fitted

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 MVS is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WF62 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

WF62 MVS is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is WF62 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 MVS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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