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WF62 WYZ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 WYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,101 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 107,101 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,771 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 41,330 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 41,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,006 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,993 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 29,993 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,507 miles

rear tyres low 3mm

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 WYZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

WF62 WYZ is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WF62 WYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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