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WJ12 UFK

2012 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,597 mi
Last recorded64,597 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,596 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 51,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,000 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 41,956 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 35,074 miles

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

wiper blades smearing screen abit

Pass 5 May 2016 26,046 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 26,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 12,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 12,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UFK is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFK, 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 UFK registered?

WJ12 UFK is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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