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WJ12 DVV

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DVV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,728 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 75,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,300 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking inside sidewall - Suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,300 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking inside sidewall - Suggest replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,586 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracks in inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 68,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracks in inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,442 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,933 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 52,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 26,526 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,146 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm

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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WJ12 DVV is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WJ12 DVV, 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 WJ12 DVV registered?

WJ12 DVV is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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