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WG12 ZGF

2012 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ZGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 105,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 89,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,955 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 80,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 77,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 67,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZGF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

WG12 ZGF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is WG12 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 ZGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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