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WF62 VZK

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,492 mi
Last recorded73,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly including mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,081 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,380 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint getting weak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,924 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 49,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly,bold on the inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly,bold on the inner edge

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 VZK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

WF62 VZK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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