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WG61 DCY

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 79,728 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2025 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,348 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 75,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,220 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,287 miles

195/55R16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 56,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

195/55R16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,821 miles

195/55R16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,123 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 DCY is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WG61 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

WG61 DCY is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is WG61 DCY safe to buy?

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