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WG62 MKC

2012 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 MKC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,942 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,778 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 70,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,483 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,109 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 MKC is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WG62 MKC, 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 WG62 MKC?

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What year was WG62 MKC registered?

WG62 MKC is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is WG62 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 MKC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG62 MKC have outstanding finance?

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