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WF62 YFM

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,911 mi
Last recorded109,911 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 YFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 109,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,449 miles

nearside rear fog lamp unit loose in bumper

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear fog lamp unit loose in bumper

noise from offside rear brake when rotating wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,520 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 98,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19555R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,311 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished and cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and cut in tread also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface 2-mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface 2-mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,478 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 66,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,418 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges very low and tread

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

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 YFM is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

WF62 YFM is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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