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WG61 UUN

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 UUN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 99,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 99,437 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads thickness can not be seen (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad thickness can not be seen (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,564 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,935 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,303 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,298 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 UUN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUN, 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.

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What year was WG61 UUN registered?

WG61 UUN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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