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WG61 COA

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 COA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,887 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,936 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,669 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger is broken

Both rear tyres are slightly perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracking on inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,587 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked on inner sidewall

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 23 Jan 2016 44,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,701 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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WG61 COA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG61 COA, 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 WG61 COA registered?

WG61 COA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is WG61 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 COA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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