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WJ12 UFH

2012 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,876 mi
Last recorded106,876 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UFH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 106,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 102,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 97,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 92,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 87,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 80,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin F/PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,568 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking tread face

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,478 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 UFH is a 2012 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

WJ12 UFH is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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