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WG12 TBZ

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,931 mi
Last recorded94,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 TBZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,931 miles

Engine noise

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension and back plates corroded

Tailgate handle worn

Fail 11 Mar 2026 94,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine noise

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension and back plates corroded

Tailgate handle worn

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle and back plates corroded

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

front sub frame and suspension corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 93,607 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle and back plates corroded

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

front sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,743 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,783 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,814 miles

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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 TBZ is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

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