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WJ12 DWA

2012 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,629 mi
Last recorded40,629 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 40,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 33,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 30,810 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 28,461 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & mis-shapen inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall, however not exposing ply or cord

Pass 9 May 2016 11,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,342 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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WJ12 DWA is a 2012 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ12 DWA, 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 DWA registered?

WJ12 DWA is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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