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WG61 PBY

2012 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,322 mi
Last recorded76,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 PBY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,317 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,471 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,175 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,021 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 18,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PBY is a 2012 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBY, 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

How do I check the history of WG61 PBY?

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What year was WG61 PBY registered?

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

Is WG61 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 PBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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