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WF62 VZA

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,514 mi
Last recorded21,514 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VZA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 21,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 20,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 18,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 14,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 13,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,057 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 VZA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF62 VZA registered?

WF62 VZA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is WF62 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 VZA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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