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WG12 CPO

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CPO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,580 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked through fixing screw (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,819 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,063 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,673 miles

Front Noted knocking noise from front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing.

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Noted knocking noise from front of vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing.

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,018 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,975 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 46,975 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,056 miles

Centre Front item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper poor but clearing screen

Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,056 miles

Centre Front item removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge only (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper poor but clearing screen

Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,512 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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WG12 CPO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 CPO, 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 WG12 CPO registered?

WG12 CPO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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