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WJ12 HJX

2012 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 124,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 124,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,816 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (limit 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,510 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

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 HJX is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJX, 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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WJ12 HJX is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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