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WJ12 JFN

2012 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JFN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 84,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges tread @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 76,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges tread @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,133 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 66,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,712 miles

Child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre has a nail in.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 45,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 41,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 23,213 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,391 miles

washer jets weak but still hitting windscreen

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 JFN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

WJ12 JFN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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