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WG12 VTO

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,736 mi
Last recorded113,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 VTO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,736 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 113,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,265 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joining flange heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 99,288 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

sticker in windscreen behind centre mirror but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,738 miles

Exhaust flanges rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,219 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 75,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,484 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,550 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 VTO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 VTO registered?

WG12 VTO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WG12 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 VTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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