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WJ12 HHW

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,156 mi
Last recorded55,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

golf clubs in boot . rear seats backs folded down.....

Fail 21 Jul 2026 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test, (4.1.2 (a))

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

golf clubs in boot . rear seats backs folded down.....

Pass 11 Jul 2025 50,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 33,398 miles

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

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

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

n/s daytime running lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 30,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on tread area

Offside Rear tyre perished on tread area

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,623 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 HHW is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HHW, 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

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What year was WJ12 HHW registered?

WJ12 HHW is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WJ12 HHW safe to buy?

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