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WF62 ULY

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,847 mi
Last recorded52,847 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 ULY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 outer and inner has screw ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 52,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,207 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,872 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 16,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ULY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

WF62 ULY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is WF62 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 ULY 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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