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WG62 EKF

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,507 mi
Last recorded117,507 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 EKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 105,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 95,563 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Dec 2023 95,561 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall compression cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 83,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall compression cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,993 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 70,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,139 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 58,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,607 miles

both front rack ends have play in

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 40,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat buckle release sticking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,310 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,395 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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WG62 EKF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

WG62 EKF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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