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WG12 CRU

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,510 miles

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

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 91,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 91,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2024 85,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 79,035 miles

Nearside door and wheel arch damage

Fail 11 May 2023 79,035 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside door and wheel arch damage

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 73,951 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 69,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,168 miles

both rear tyres are slightly stepped and perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,168 miles

Horn not working not consistently . (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are slightly stepped and perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 26,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking in the treads

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 CRU is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

WG12 CRU is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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