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WJ06 DAF

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 DAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 93,857 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,153 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,153 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REARS INOP (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,414 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 71,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,557 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 195 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 61,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 195 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,162 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 47,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,428 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 46,428 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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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WJ06 DAF is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ06 DAF, 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 WJ06 DAF registered?

WJ06 DAF is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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