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WG61 DYH

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,960 mi
Last recorded40,960 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 40,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,171 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre small bit of wire ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,233 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,785 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both sides/tyres perishing on walls

Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,590 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 31,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,654 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2018 23,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,215 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 DYH is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG61 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

WG61 DYH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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The MOT history for WG61 DYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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