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WG62 AYT

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,763 mi
Last recorded44,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 AYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,763 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 44,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working mirror unit indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 44,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking on inner and outer edges and a cut on the outer sidewall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking on inner and outer edges and a screw in the outer edge, not recommended for repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 44,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking on inner and outer edges and a cut on the outer sidewall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking on inner and outer edges and a screw in the outer edge, not recommended for repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,440 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 41,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,627 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,404 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Dec 2016 20,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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WG62 AYT is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG62 AYT, 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 WG62 AYT registered?

WG62 AYT is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is WG62 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 AYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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