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WG12 YGP

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,938 mi
Last recorded170,938 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,938 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 170,938 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 136,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,848 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,078 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade has small tear at extreme end,however does clear windscreen.

Nearside Rear tyre nearing legal limit,also slight run out and small cuts present.

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns,small cuts also present.

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs,rear inner pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 38,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade has small tear at extreme end,however does clear windscreen.

Nearside Rear tyre nearing legal limit,also slight run out and small cuts present.

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns ,also worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing inbetween tread patterns,small cuts also present.

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs,rear inner pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders only (4.1.E.1)

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 YGP is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

WG12 YGP is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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