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WG12 YAO

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 115,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 115,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 103,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly on windscreen but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly on windscreen but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 88,137 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly on windscreen but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly on windscreen but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 73,349 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging from mirror

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 61,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smear slightly (areo)

Nearside Rear Outer bits of pad material missing from top of pad but not effecting braking at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from aux side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,473 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear brake disc slightly red due to excessive heat

Nearside rear brake pad material slightly pitted

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear brake disc slightly red due to excessive heat

Nearside rear brake pad material slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,689 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in its tread

Pass 22 May 2018 40,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 26,159 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,833 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 YAO is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

WG12 YAO is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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