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WG12 CPU

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 92,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre misshaping

Pass 7 May 2025 85,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 71,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 63,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 51,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,632 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 CPU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WG12 CPU, 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 CPU registered?

WG12 CPU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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